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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Stop using the cream and call the dermatologist. Newer information concerning the cause of eczema may cause her to change the treatment.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

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Dr. G. Wen answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

Dr. G. Wen answered

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