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Suggest Treatment For Skin Darkening And Rashes On Back And Neck

Dear doctor, I thank u for yr kind concern..since a couple of years I noticed that the back of my neck has darkened in color.But lately it has become so unbearably itchy....the itchiness has spread to my back.What is the cause and is there a medication? should I avoid certain food ?example sugar.. thank u sir-I am 50 years old,163 inches tall.

Tue, 7 Apr 2020

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Dermatologist, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney's Response

Hi,

It seems to be either acanthosis nigricans or dermatitis. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg twice daily and apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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Suggest Treatment For Skin Darkening And Rashes On Back And Neck

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