Suggest Treatment For Bumps On The Arms

Posted on Sun, 15 Oct 2017

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Sun, 15 Oct 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi I have slowly developed a series of small flesh-colored bumps on my arms and chest over the last couple of months or so.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen planus is the likely possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. Kakkar(Dermatologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.

I can see red to purplish, flat topped, shiny bumps/ papules in this image. This seems like Lichen planus(LP)
I would like to know are they itchy? Lichen planus usually is itchy.

Regards

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