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My dermatologist prescribed a topical steroid for my neck, she said it might be eczema. i used it for 5 days now my neck has these sore tiny red boils?
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See details: Stop using the cream and call the dermatologist. Newer information concerning the cause of eczema may cause her to change the treatment.
Answered 3/3/2014
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Otc bacitracin will: Otc Bacitracin cream/oitment will help kill the germs that emerged and infected when you were on steroid. Just alternate two creams and it will solve the problem.
Answered 6/24/2014
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