How Can Chronic Recurrent Itchy Patches On The Neck Be Diagnosed And Treated?

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2018

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Question : hello Sir, y wife has developed an itchy patch on neck which recurring since 8 months. i have attached pictures. please let me know what could be the reason and treatment for that

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Images not received.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I am yet to receive the images. I request you to kindly try and upload the images of the itchy patch in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly. Also let me know if she has already tried any treatment so far?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

there seems to be an issue with attachments. tried again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

She seems to have eczematous dermatitis. I suggest her to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g. mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment (Elocon ointment), twice daily for a few days. In addition she may take an oral antihistamines e.g. cetirizine 10mg tablet once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching. These are prescription medications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad