female 47 yrs. red scaly rash on my neck for several months. tinea barbarae was dx by dr. didn't cure. cause? cure? . dr. prescribed clotrimazole and betamethasone. diproplonate cream. this did not cure the problem at all. did not even relieve the situation. over the counter lotions seem to make the rash worse. i need to know the cause the and cure. thank you.
i'm sorry you're going through this and that the medications didn't give you any relief. when symtpoms persist after treatment it's always a good idea to return to the doctor to update him or her and get reevaluated. i'd suggest you do just that. tinea barbae is a type of folliculitis which is an inflammation of the hair follicle (the part of the hair that's embedded in your skin) caused by an infection. tinea barbae is caused by a fungus which is why your health care provider prescribed an anti-fungal cream (clotrimazole) to treat it. however since that didn't work it's time to get the rash re-checked. i'd suggest you also share with your doctor that over-the-counter lotions and creams made the rash worse. if possible tell him or her specifically which items you used. that may help get you a better diagnosis. good luck to you!