Rash

kaiken927 · #1 Jan 12, 2007, 07:52 AM

Hello I was hoping that someone might be able to help me figure out why I have a rash on the back of my neck it looks like Poision Ivy so my boyfriend says I can't see it so I will have to take is word for it he also says that it is moving up the scalp, any idea what this might be and what caused it and how do I get rid of it. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Kat

tamed · Jan 12, 2007, 10:57 AM

A rash alone can be a symptom or part of a bigger problem. However, because I don't know what the rash looks like I cannot say much except to ask a few questions, e.g. when did it start? Do you have any other symptoms? Are you allergic to anything? It may be wise to get a dermatologist to have a look at it.

31pumpkin · Jan 12, 2007, 12:23 PM

I agree with everything the previous poster stated. I would like to add that there is a common condition that occurs - such as you describe yours & it's called "prickly heat" or miliaria. It is from obstruction of the ducts of the sweat glands & results in inflammation when the sweat escapes into the epidermis.
The only effective treatment & prevention is avoidance of excessive sweating(keeping hair up off neck too) Calamine lotion helps to relieve symptoms.
If this doesn't improve/or gets worse, then it is definitely time to see the dermalogist.

lolls · Jun 18, 2009, 12:32 AM

I just got a bad allergic reaction to a black hair dye. It started with a lump on the back of my head behind my ear and under the skin on the back of my neck my neck under my hair. Then my scalp went crazy and I had to go to the dermatologist for a cortizone shot.

The Doctor said it can take up to 7 days for your body to react to a new allergy.

Do you have an itchy scalp? Is your scalp wet like an open wound? Do you have lumps under your skin on the back of your had and neck?

If so go buy a Peppermint Oil based leave in conditioner and leave it on your hair after you shower. It will help you make it through the night without itching. You can leave it in during the day to if you wear a head wrap or bandana.

And call a dermatologist to get a shot. My reaction took over a week in a half to develop so catch it before it gets worse.



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