Question 1

i have itchy rash around my chest and neck, and also behind my knees. went to the doctor last year november and she said i had eczema. is this true? if not what could this be?

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Hard to know: Rashes often relate to transient issues like illness/allergy/contact with agents. Eczema also goes through variations in intensity &amp; location. A visual exam would make labeling more accurate &amp; since I cannot see it or review any pictures (on this site) you may just need to see your doc to sort it out.

Question 2

7 year old with an itchy  rash that has been ongoing for 3 months . it is a very fine rash that is behind her neck, on her stomach, elbows and knees. we have treated it as scabies before but it wont go away.

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Exam needed: Proper rash treatment. if any, requires you know what it is.Sometimes a detailed description of color/texture/location/will suggest a cause but your description does not. It will require an exam along with review of past history &amp; potential exposures.

Question 3

7 year old developed itchy rash first on back of neck later in day it spread to arms, stomach and legs no other symptoms, what is it and what to do?

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Hard to say: If the rash is moving from a local to a general distribution it is unlikely a simple contact dermatitis like poison ivy. Generalized rashes can be secondary to an infection (virus or bacteria) a food reaction or bug bites. Without examining the rash it is hard to speculate on a cause or specific treatment. If it itches, Benadryl can be given for comfort.

Question 4

off/on for past year+ i've been fighting an itchy rash on my butt (btwn chks). it comes/go. recently i have had other symp-hair loss, rash on back of neck, behind knees. i have hypo thyroid. what cause?

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Itchy butt rash : Your itchy butt rash and your hairloss are not related. Your hairloss is related to your hypothyroid condition, your ithchy butt rash may be related to poor hygiene or other reasons.

Question 5

i keep coming out with a very itchy rash on my back, chest and the back of my neck. looks like a nettle rash. rash up for 30 minutes at a time. thank you?

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Rash: You ought to have a doctor look at it to determine what it is.

Question 6

24f i get a very itchy rash on my neck from time to time? no known allergies. can it be stress related? always on same side, same size!

Accepted Answer

Contact?: Stress rarely causes a rash, this could be a contact skin allergy, either to an earring or necklace. See your doctor about it.

Question 7

my 6 year old present with an itchy rash and fever. yesterday complained about a sore throat. ?

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Viral infection: This sounds like a common viral infection. The sore throat was the key - since that's where the infection most likely took hold. I would show this to a doctor ASAP-so they can try to figure out 'what' is causing the infection and therefore direct treatment. Hopefully your child is updated on all their shots, as unfortunately there's a resurgence in diseases that should have gone away (ie. measles)

Question 8

i have itchy rash on my neck, rashes appeared on the back of my neck and been slowly spreading to the sides. my body feels hot inside, my whole back.

Accepted Answer

See doctor for eval: The rash needs to be evaluated.  Need to see your primary care physician or a dermatologist who will need to do careful history and Physical exam.

Question 9

sore throat small patches of bumpy. and itchy rash on elbo top of foot and knee pus pockets in throat? no runny nose or caugh. what could it be?

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Doctor can check: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Strep throat can occur with a rash, but some viruses also cause rashes.

Question 10

what to do if i have itchy rash/bumps on my neck, what can it be?

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Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

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I have itchy rash around my chest and neck, and also behind my knees. went to the doctor last year november and she said i had eczema. is this true? if not what could this be?

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7 year old with an itchy rash that has been ongoing for 3 months . it is a very fine rash that is behind her neck, on her stomach, elbows and knees. we have treated it as scabies before but it wont go away.

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7 year old developed itchy rash first on back of neck later in day it spread to arms, stomach and legs no other symptoms, what is it and what to do?

A member asked:

Off/on for past year+ i've been fighting an itchy rash on my butt (btwn chks). it comes/go. recently i have had other symp-hair loss, rash on back of neck, behind knees. i have hypo thyroid. what cause?

A member asked:

I keep coming out with a very itchy rash on my back, chest and the back of my neck. looks like a nettle rash. rash up for 30 minutes at a time. thank you?

A member asked:

24f i get a very itchy rash on my neck from time to time? no known allergies. can it be stress related? always on same side, same size!

A member asked:

My 6 year old present with an itchy rash and fever. yesterday complained about a sore throat. ?

A member asked:

I have itchy rash on my neck, rashes appeared on the back of my neck and been slowly spreading to the sides. my body feels hot inside, my whole back.

A member asked:

Sore throat small patches of bumpy. and itchy rash on elbo top of foot and knee pus pockets in throat? no runny nose or caugh. what could it be?

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What to do if i have itchy rash/bumps on my neck, what can it be?

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