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What Causes Sand Paper Like Rash On Neck And Chest?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2014
Question: rash on neck and chest. feels like sandpaper. had it for a week. the dryness is creeping up to back of my skull. what could it be? back of my neck is soar to the touch
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: contact allergy Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. sand paper like rash usually appears in contact allergy. I would like to see a photograph of the rash. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Take an anti histamine tablet like cetrizine and apply a mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream. This will give you immediate relief. Please upload a photograph. Waiting for your response. Thank you
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What Causes Sand Paper Like Rash On Neck And Chest?

Brief Answer: contact allergy Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. sand paper like rash usually appears in contact allergy. I would like to see a photograph of the rash. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Take an anti histamine tablet like cetrizine and apply a mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream. This will give you immediate relief. Please upload a photograph. Waiting for your response. Thank you