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I recently went to the doctor and found out that i have a rash on my neck called lichen striatus. is there anyway i can get rid of this?? please help!

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Lichen striatus: Treatment *Treatment is typically unnecessary as the condition is self-resolving *Primary goal of treatment is control of symptoms *Prescription therapies may be recommended in some cases OTC Options: emollient creams

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I recently went to the doctor and found out that i have a rash on my neck called lichen striatus. is there anyway i can get rid of this?? please help!

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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