Hi, I Have Had A Rash On My Chest (see

Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2020

Question: Hi, I have had a rash on my chest (see pictures) since my late teens. A few years ago I saw a doctor and was told it was harmless and prescribed a steriod cream called betnovate. It does help the rash but it never fully clears it. im am a 35 year old male otherwise fit and healthy with no other symptoms. I recently saw my doctor again about it and he assured me it was benign. I just wanted a second opinion and if you could let me know what could be a cause and if you can reccomend any treatments. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Acneiform eruptions

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

You seem to have an acneform eruption. Using a steroid cream (betnovate) would encourage more of these, providing only temporary/ transient relief. I suggest you to rather use a benzoyl peroxide 2.5 - 5% gel, twice daily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 minutes later)

thank you. I presume from your reaponse and the length of time I have had the rash it is nothing to worry about?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Hi, I have applied the cream as recommended and it already appears to be working so I am happy for this consultation to be closed. Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acneiform eruptions

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Acneiform eruption is very much treatable. Not a serious issue. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng