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What Could Be Itching Over The Skin In The Neck Area Four Days Ago?

Posted on Wed, 28 Aug 2024

Question: Have got itching over the skin in the neck area four days ago , that in turn started peeling the skin . After skin got peeling , that area become reddish and have a burning sensation over the area and it also it is spreading to nearby area and nearly coin size area of a skin is affected because of this

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed an allergic reaction to depiwhite.
Apply desonide lotion for immediate relief.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Uploaded the photograph for your review. Please check and advise

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Desonide lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is allergic reaction.
Continue using desonide lotion twice daily for a week.
Take Tablet cetrizine daily in night for a week.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T