itchy neck line

[hidflor]

on my neck i have red spots that comes out every morning when i wake up, Ive been having it for years and i do not know what it is. i feel itchiness during the summer it starts to peel to the point when the skin gets uneven. what can it be? it is treatable? its like some type of rash that i don't know how it even started. at night when i put my hair up its a huge sign of relief for my hair not to be on my neck. it is highly embarrassing  i cant wear my hair up, and its also on the back of my neck.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to chafing or continuous rub with the open hair or sweat dermatitis. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites and try to minimize contact with the irritant. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid. But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Symptoms can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[ruth63]

I to have the same kind of rash it itches and is very painful I have tried everything i guess im going to have to go to the dr cause its causing a problem now pleaqse if u find out anything let me know and I will do the same
Thanks