Rash on my neck

 

I have a rash on my neck. Eczema - Usually chronic lichen simplex from rubbing, localised with accentuation of surface skin markings, generally on the back of the neck. Nits in scalp Pediculosis capitis - here you see excoriated eczema on the nape of the neck Poikiloderma of Civatte - mottled net like pattern on the sides of the neck with sparing in the sun protected area under the chin.Mixture of red and brown. Solar elastosis - Yellowish dots of altered collagen and elastic tissue under the skin, no scales, dots in lines Rare- Acanthosis nigricans - small dark papules arranged in lines on the posterior neck. Seen in obese people with hyperinsulinaemia. Florid cases may have an underlying malignancy. Acne Cheloidalis- mixture of pustules and keloid like scaring on the nape of the neck. Infective due to Staph. Needs long term antibiotics. View a video on this topic.