I have been getting a weird rash around my neck for the past month or so. It started out as a small rash in the middle of my chest but recently spread to the area around my neck. It doesn't itch and resembles small, slightly reddish pimples. Before I go to the doctor I want to check and see if it's really something to worry about. I looked it up on google and it could possibly be nickel allergies since it takes the shape of a necklace around my neck. Please state your opinions on what it could be. I'll greatly appreciate it :)
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sounds like an allergy to me.  take off all jewellery for a few days and see if it goes away.  I can only wear jewellery that is pure gold or i break out in a rash too. good excuse to get some nice bits of gold though.
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The alloying metal in sterling silver is often copper.  As an experiment, try wearing a copper bracelet for a bit and see if you show allergy to that.  Painting the necklace links with clear nail polish, as other responders have suggested, could help.
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I would get a second opinion, three months is an awful long time to have a rash. I've had a rash thats called pityriasis rosea and it last for about 3 months, you should check into that. Go online and see if the rash on your soon looks the same as the rash of pityriasis rosea. Doctors are not sure what its cause from, there is no medication to get rid of it and it goes away on its own. Its nothing to worry about if that is what it is.
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Have you tried cortaid?  It also could be your laundry detergent... Its hard to tell  - it could also be fungal  which would require a prescription.....  If the rash not internal - try the highest caliber of cortaid you can find and change your laundry detergent to Dreft - to rule out an allergic reaction...... if that doesn't work - you'll know what to do.
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She is most likely allergic to the nickel in the gold alloy and not the gold.  But yes, she may be allergic to the jewelry.
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It is not likely eczema since that would be itchy.  Can you describe these spots more?  How long have they been present?  What parts of your body are they on?  Have you been sick or ill since these spots occurred?  How big are they?
473564
You have contact dermatitis. You are getting an allergic reaction to something in the water. In fact this is an improper immune response.
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not a clue---rash identification http://www.poisonivy.aesir.com/view/pictures.html#373
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hmmm. It sounds like an allergic reaction to UV rays, meaning photo-sensitivity. I'm mildly photosensitive and I get the same kind of rash if I go out with out the SPF50 sunscreen than my doctor recommended. Give up on tanning and talk to your doctor. It sounds like you're photosensitive.
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since it is isolated to the shoulder area, it sounds like its not an infectious disease. it sounds more like an allergy.
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The itching could be due to either infection, dry skin or allergy. \nI would go with infection since you have one.\nUse ALCOHOL to clean around the posts not peroxide as peroxide has a healing agent in it and you do not want the ears to close until the infection is gone.\nIf the earring you have in now is surgical steel that is good from an allergy standpoint.  Check the grade of the steel (you can find out about grades from a google search) and make sure you are using good quality.  If you have cleared up the infection (which can be caused by allergy irritation btw) and it still itches, you might want to switch metals.  I know my Aunt is allergic to nickle, and I am allergic to gold, so we have to get post covers (they are like little condoms for your earrings LOL)  I think they are called aller ears or something like that.  Most Claire's and cheapie earring stores have them...hmmm, I wonder if there is a connection there LOL
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SOUNDS LIKE AN ALERGIC REACTION TO SOMETHING IN THE LOTION.  IF YOU USE IT AND HAVE PROBLEM'S TRY TAKING A BENADRYL PILL. IF THAT STOP'S IT THEN YOU KNOW YOUR ALERGIC TO IT.
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Sounds like an allergic reaction.  Do you get itchy too?  Around the throat area?  If so, be very careful.  You could be getting hives and the swelling is dangerous!  I'd call a doctor and tell him/her your symptoms.
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Mine peel sometimes and i was at the dermatologist for a rash which turned out to be ezxima (however thats spelled) and the cream that they perscribed for the rash on my legs I use sparingly on my nipples and it cleared right up. if they get dry i use a little again.\n\nIt most likely a reaction that will pass but try a sterioid cream, like cortizone or get something more intense prescribed by your doctor.\n\nand don't worry about it if its just the skin, the only time to worry is obviously if you feel a lump or if there is discharge.\n\ngood luck
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they might need some type of antihistermine. talk to your dr about it. my son use to get a lot of rashes too and he was tested for numerous things. have a chat to your dr or chemist.
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It could be an allergic reaction to something you came into contact with.  I can't tell you what it is since I don't know what it looks like or anything else.  You should see a doctor as soon as you can.  I'm sure he or she will be able to figure it out and help you get some relief from the pain.
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it probably is a heat rash..i have had that...women with large breasts often experience this...she could either try baby powder and/deoderant