Suggest Remedy For Orange Colored Rash On Neck, Back And Chest

Posted on Sun, 21 Jun 2015

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Sun, 21 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question :
i have an orangey rash on my neck and has spready to my back, chest, and now bottom of my face it only gets itchy if im hot or sweaty its not lumpy but does look alittle bit flakey/ wrinkley

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be tinea versicolor

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your description is suggestive of Tinea versicolor.
It would be clearer if you could upload a picture.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 minute later)

i have just uploaded a picture hopefully you can see it and thankyou

also is there anything i could buy that would cure it from a cemist

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A couple of other possibilities

Detailed Answer:
It's not very clear. If it comes and goes in a couple of days. it can be an urticaria which is an allergic reaction.
If it persists, it's likely to be an infection , fungal like tinea versicolor or a bacterial infection.
It would be good to see a dermatologist and have yourself examined and tested.
Then you get the proper treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (10 minutes later)

htankyou again, i did ring one up earlier but they said i need to be referred is that something you would be able to do ??

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
The procedure varies from country to country. In your country probably you require to be referred by your local GP. This is often not the case in private practice.
If the system accepts referral by a doctor in another country, I will be happy to.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar