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August 2
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Thank you, Donna, another brilliant question!!

August 2
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A recurring rash around the neck is definitely worth taking seriously, especially with lymphoma in the picture. A rash that comes and goes — and doesn't respond to typical treatments — can sometimes be connected to lymphoma.

Some types of lymphoma, particularly cutaneous lymphomas, can show up as a rash that persists or Show Full Answer

A recurring rash around the neck is definitely worth taking seriously, especially with lymphoma in the picture. A rash that comes and goes — and doesn't respond to typical treatments — can sometimes be connected to lymphoma.

Some types of lymphoma, particularly cutaneous lymphomas, can show up as a rash that persists or keeps returning. These rashes are sometimes mistaken for other skin conditions at first. Here are some rash characteristics that have been associated with lymphoma:

- A rash that keeps coming back or won't fully go away
- Redness, dryness, or scaly patches
- Itching, sometimes intense
- Bumps or lesions on the skin
- A rash that doesn't improve with standard topical treatments

It's really important to bring this up with your doctor as soon as possible. They may want to refer you to a dermatologist, and in some cases a skin biopsy might be recommended to get a clearer picture of what's going on.

A MyLymphomaTeam member shared a similar experience — noticing new spots and visiting a dermatologist to get answers. Getting it checked out is always the right move. Don't wait on this one! 🩺

August 2

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