Question 1

my neck/collar bone is very itchy but no rash or scaly skin. i do not wear jewelry or change soaps. nothing seems to help (lotion, cortisone cream)?

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Have you worn any: new, especially unwashed, clothing? Have you switched from cotton clothing to wool? Any new foods, medications, change in your environment? It does sound like you are reacting to something. If you haven't already tried one of the non-sedating oral antihistamines, such as fexofenadine or loratidine, you may want to try one. If the symptoms still don't help, please discuss this with your doctor.

Question 2

what is itchy, scaly, discolored skin around the neck?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 3

what could dry, scaly, itchy red skin be, around the neck?

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Uncertain: This lesion would likely need to be examined and more history obtained  to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 4

i have pubic lice and scabies the skin on my neck very scaly and itchy?

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Needs to be checked: Pubic live can be easily treated with OTC meds like RID or MIX. For scabies, you should bd examined by an experienced physician as it is not very obvious at times and require prescription medication, which is potentially toxic.

Question 5

i have a rash on my neck, it was scaly at first but now it's smooth and red. i have been quite stressed, it's occasionally itchy and have had for about three monthsi did accidentally rip off a skin tag that was there from itching then the rash from?

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: The fancy name is neurodermatitis, which comes when you focus on an area and touch or scratch it repeatedly. Over time the skin thickens and itches more, changing skin tone. The lay term is worry rash. Quit scratching and it is likely to fade in time. Your doc can confirm the label.

Question 6

difference between eczema and athletes foot? between 2 of my toes is itchy and scaly skin, i've itched so much the skin is raw and bleeding a little

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Itching: can be a symptom in both athletes feet and eczema.  Most Podiatrists can tell the difference on first glance, however if there is a question about it a skin biopsy can be taken.  Most important is to get an accurate diagnosis or the proper treatment to prevent spreading and to prevent infection.

Question 7

what can cause dry, itchy, scaly skin that seems to be spreading on different parts of my legs?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing rashes: Correctly diagnosing a rash requires a good history and a physical exam. You could have dry skin, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, a dermatophyte infection or a large number of other diagnoses. To get a diagnosis of any rash, you really need to see a physician. Start with your primary care doctor, and consider a dermatologist if s/he isn't sure what to recommend..

Question 8

a tiny itchy spot on my scalp drives me nuts, hair is missing from it, i keep picking off the itchy scaly skin but it comes back, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Fungus or-: The first thing i would have a doctor check for is a skin fungus by looking through a woods lamp or taking some scrapings. It could be psoriasis, eczema or actinic keratosis with the loss of hair being related to you picking at it. It would need to be seen.

Question 9

i am a 40yr old female in ca. lately, my face/ears have been very itchy.  i dont have dry or scaly skin.  i have changed no products recently.  help!

Accepted Answer

Skin: It may be allergy related. Try 0.25% hgydrocortisone  cream at night

Question 10

dry scaly skin in middle of foot and in between toes? however its not itchy?

Accepted Answer

Foot skin: You may have a fungus on your foot.  Fungi love dark damp places so air and light is good.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can diagnose and treat easily.  Peace and good health.

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My neck/collar bone is very itchy but no rash or scaly skin. i do not wear jewelry or change soaps. nothing seems to help (lotion, cortisone cream)?

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What is itchy, scaly, discolored skin around the neck?

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What could dry, scaly, itchy red skin be, around the neck?

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I have pubic lice and scabies the skin on my neck very scaly and itchy?

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I have a rash on my neck, it was scaly at first but now it's smooth and red. i have been quite stressed, it's occasionally itchy and have had for about three monthsi did accidentally rip off a skin tag that was there from itching then the rash from?

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Difference between eczema and athletes foot? between 2 of my toes is itchy and scaly skin, i've itched so much the skin is raw and bleeding a little

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What can cause dry, itchy, scaly skin that seems to be spreading on different parts of my legs?

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A tiny itchy spot on my scalp drives me nuts, hair is missing from it, i keep picking off the itchy scaly skin but it comes back, what could it be?

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I am a 40yr old female in ca. lately, my face/ears have been very itchy. i dont have dry or scaly skin. i have changed no products recently. help!

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Dry scaly skin in middle of foot and in between toes? however its not itchy?

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