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What Could Be The Itchy Rash On The Neck That Was Initially A Scratch?

Good Evening, My four year old was playing in the backyard this past Friday and accidentally got caught with the dogs cable runner. It made a two inch scratch on the back of his neck. On Sunday and Monday he has been helping out with planting. He did touch red mulch, soil and grass seeds. Then all of a sudden on Monday he woke up with a itchy rash on that same area (back of neck). The rash is small dots raised and as of today it is less red and less itchy. I have been applying Aveeno anti itch cream with hydrocortisone. What could this be from?
Thu, 13 Sep 2018
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Hi,

The rash could be an irritant contact dermatitis. But it could also be a soft tissue infection of skin. You can continue applying Aveeno anti itch cream with hydrocortisone for a week.

But, if you do not get any improvement or if your rash spreads rapidly, I request you to consult your dermatologist for further management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist
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What Could Be The Itchy Rash On The Neck That Was Initially A Scratch?

Hi, The rash could be an irritant contact dermatitis. But it could also be a soft tissue infection of skin. You can continue applying Aveeno anti itch cream with hydrocortisone for a week. But, if you do not get any improvement or if your rash spreads rapidly, I request you to consult your dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist