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It’s unfortunate you have had such inept derm care. This looks like a classic “shawl sign” that can accompany autoimmune disorders like dermatomyositis, a combination of skin rashes and muscle inflammation causing muscle weakness. A corresponding rash is the “V sign” which looks like this but is on the upper chest. This should be biopsied and skeletal muscle enzymes and antibodies measured in the blood. You can google these signs with the word images to see pictures and get more information. I hope you find a good dermatologist who takes this seriously!
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When I looked at your rash pictures earlier they were very blurry and I didn’t realize this rash was on the front and sides of your neck. The V sign can involve the front of neck but usually involves the upper chest as well. The shawl sign is on the back of neck and upper back/shoulder area like a shawl wrapped around you. You might have the best luck with a dermatologist in an academic (university) setting.