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Behind my ears, they are really red, blood red, and they itch really bad, also on my neck is a red spot and it itches too, I've been running a slight fever, and my stomach hurts really bad and is all upset, I feel like I'm going to through up, do you know what this is, is it all related? I'm not sure what to do about it, I put neosporin on my ears and neck, but they itch so bad, I don't know what it is, and there really red. I don't think I was bit, I can't find any bite marks, but I don't know. If you can help me it would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

This sounds like either a viral infection or an allergic reaction. Either way, I would highly suggest that you see your PCP (primary care provider--your doctor) in person. In the mean time, you can eliminate some of the itching with an over the counter antihistamine such as Chlortrimeton (non-drowsy) or Benadryl (will make you sleepy, but gives really fast relief). You can also purchase a Cortisone cream to rub on the itchy lesions. If you are experiencing pain, try an over the counter drug from the NSAID class of drugs such as ibuprofen (ie, Advil). Best of Luck!

Answer 2

Sorry that your having problems. I will assume that you're in good health otherwise; with no vices, never been sick, no chronic illness, never been in an accident, are not pregnant, etc. I will also assume that your neurological exam is perfect with no loss of muscle strength. .There are a large group of things that may give you something like you describe. The list would take a few hours to present. What initial testing will do is reduce this list of possibilities. The most likely things are non-specific such as anxiety etc. But many things such as infections, congenital problems flairing up due to minor trauma, toxins, neoplasms, drugs, vascular malformation, autoimmune disease, and "we don't know" can cause such symptoms.


Another thing to consider is Atopic dermatitis. It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects the skin. The word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin.

Neck pain or swelling usually have swollen lymph nodes ("glands") due to a sore throat or other infection of the airway. Streptococcal infection is a common cause, particularly when the lymph nodes are tender with overlying redness of the skin.


Small nodes in the back of the head, behind the ears and in the neck region are common. Nodes often enlarge in response to a small cut, abrasion or infection.


The average human body is covered by about 20 square feet (2 square meters) of skin. Skin is the only organ that is constantly exposed to potential irritation. And, with so many things coming into contact with your skin daily, you're bound to get an itch or two. Serious itching can be caused by allergies, diseases such as Atopic Dermatitis or eczema; , emotions such as anxiety and infections.


Itching, also known as pruritus, starts with some kind of external stimuli, including bugs, dust, clothing fibers and hair. Like tickling, itching is a built-in defense mechanism that alerts your body to the potential of being harmed. In this case, it might be the potential of being bit by a bug.- bees or wasps stings.



Other differential diagnoses are Roseola, chicken pox; poison ivy, oak or sumac; eczema, impetigo, and even measles.


These are the symptoms of Measles. Fever; very runny nose; red, runny eyes; cough; inside of cheeks very red with little white dots; then rash of flat, red patches begins on head, then turns bumpy as it spreads over body, lasting about five days; may be itchy; fever may climb to 105; sometimes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and swollen lymph nodes.

Answer 3

It is really difficult to diagnose your condition without asking a bunch of other questions. Your condition could be anything including but not limited to an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis), a skin infection, poison oak/ivy exposure, food allergy, insect bites, etc.
Have you tried an antihistamine like Benadryl? Otherwise seek medical attention. Good luck

Answer 4

Oh my hunnie. You need to go to a doctor, it's an allergy of some kind or an infection. Call your doctor and see what he says.