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I have a painful rash on on my neck just at the edge of my hair line near left ear. My doctor started me Famciclovir almost a week ago believing it is a herpes simplex rash. I have one more day of the medication, but I haven t seen much, if any improvement. Just a little concerned that it hasn t gotten any better and that maybe it s something else.
Hello, Thanks for the query. Other causes like fungal infection or folliculitis must be ruled out. As a first line management you can apply over the counter available antifungal-antibiotic creams like clotrimazole-neosporin creams for symptomatic relief. It will be better if you attach a picture in the follow up query. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Wishing all the best.
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What Does A Painful Rash On Neck Indicate?
Hello, Thanks for the query. Other causes like fungal infection or folliculitis must be ruled out. As a first line management you can apply over the counter available antifungal-antibiotic creams like clotrimazole-neosporin creams for symptomatic relief. It will be better if you attach a picture in the follow up query. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Wishing all the best.