Skin rash on neck

Introduction to Neck Rashes

There are numerous possible causes for having a rash on the neck, and they range from the mild to severe. Some of the conditions that can lead to a rash on the neck include sun burn, eczema, ringworms, acne, measles, scabies, impetigo, dermatitis or scarlet fever.

It is also possible to get a neck rash due to some type of allergic reaction to certain medications.

The obvious symptoms of such a condition include redness of the skin on the neck area, irritation, burning and itching sensations.

However, there are some good ways to treat most neck rashes.

Neck Rashes Treatments

The best thing to do is to purchase some type of over-the-counter antibacterial cleaner and then clean the area with a cotton swab soaked in the cleaner.

This will get rid of the irritants that could be causing the rash.

The cleanser will also help to get rid of bacteria that could be clogging the pours and causing the rash.

Gel from the lead of an Aloe Vera plant can also be used to treat neck rashes. The gel has natural antibacterial and anti fungal properties and it also has anti-inflammatory agents and nutrients that will benefit the skin.

Hydrocortisone cream can help to get rid of the itch that is being caused by the rash and soothe the skin.

A person can also create a solution by boiling hazel bark in water and then applying it on the skin in order to get relief.

Apply the solution to the skin and then let it dry on the skin for a half hour before rinsing it off.

Sometimes the cause of the rash is a lack of skin moisture, and his can be remedies with olive oil. Oatmeal baths will also help to rejuvenate and re-hydrate the skin as well.

It is also a good idea to use a cool compress in order to reduce redness and itching. Apply the compress for ten minutes and then take a ten-minute break before applying it again to give the skin some time to rest and to not cause further irritation.

It is also a good idea to take some chamomile tea bags and place them on the rash. Wild pansies will serve as a good remedy if the rash is being caused by eczema.

Rubbing baking soda on the rash is another good way to provide fast relief from the itching and burning sensations.

Another good remedy is to soak a cloth in calcium water and to then put the cloth on the neck. This will decrease the inflammation and soothe the skin.

Neck Rash and Covid-19

Although there are reports of otolaryngological symptoms and manifestations of Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19), there have been no documented cases of sudden neck swelling with rash in patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection described in literature.

Computed Tomography (CT) revealed a diffuse soft-tissue swelling and edema of subcutaneous tissue, hypodermis, and muscular and deep fascial planes in a 64-year-old woman. All the differential diagnoses were ruled out. Both the anamnestic history of the patient's husband who had died of COVID-19 with and the collateral findings of pneumonia and esophageal wall edema suggested the association with COVID-19.
This was confirmed by nasopharyngeal swab polymerase chain reaction. The patient was treated with lopinavir/ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine and piperacillin/tazobactam for 7 days. The neck swelling resolved in less than 24 h, while the erythema was still present up to two days later.
The patient was discharged after seven days in good clinical condition and with a negative swab.

✓ Fact confirmed: Sudden neck swelling with rash as late manifestation of COVID-19: a case report Caterina Giannitto, Cristiana Bonifacio, Susanna Esposito, Angela Ammirabile, Giuseppe Mercante, Armando De Virgilio, Giuseppe Spriano, Enrico Heffler, Ludovica Lofino, Letterio Salvatore Politi, Luca Balzarini; 2021 Feb 27