 [ Symptoms ] female 47 yrs red scaly rash on my neck for several months tinea barbarae was dx by dr did not 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 [ Disease ] i am sorry you are going through this and that the medications did not give you any relief when symtpoms persist after treatment it is always a good idea to return to the doctor to update him or her and get reevaluated i would 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 is 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 did not work it is time to get the rash re checked i would 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