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!
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.