Should I Be Worried I Have Noticed Tiny Red Spots In My Chest Area ?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2020

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Question : I have noticed tiny red spots in my chest area an feeling tiredness for some time. Today u am feeling burning sensation also.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
kindly upload clear Images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern

I request you to kindly upload a few Images of the affected area with spots in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Also let me know the duration since you first noticed the spots? Have they increased in size or number? do you have any symptoms like itching? pain? over that area

Take care. Hope to assist you further once I get the Images

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
seborrheic keratosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
These are seborheic keratosis/ dermatosis papulosa nigra. They are benign, that is, of not much concern. They are small epidermal growths that need to be removed with cautery. Usually they are asymptomatic. You can use calamine lotion to relive the burning sensation but the spots won't go with that. These spots can be removed with cautery, if you desire or can be just left alone
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana