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Question: Hi doctor I am a male 26.
Only last week I had my FBC crp and esr done and everything was absolutely fine. I have recently which has now gone away had abdominal.pain and all.checks have been performed by specialists on my abdomen (physical). With liver tests all fine in December 2015.
When having a look at the skin on my abdomen it looks like red marks, the doctors have examined my skin on a number of occasions when performing checks and they've never said that it's a problem. Or the skin is light, don't get me wrong I am fair in colour, but is it a normal finding for skin have some.variance I have given my question for a dermatologist specialist. I've never looked before but want to make sure it's no infection etc
I am of XXXXXXX origin this question is for a dermatologist
I have recently gained 2 stone in weight due to diet and lack of exercise
May have sprayed some deep heat spray on skin as have pulled muscle.
Only last week I had my FBC crp and esr done and everything was absolutely fine. I have recently which has now gone away had abdominal.pain and all.checks have been performed by specialists on my abdomen (physical). With liver tests all fine in December 2015.
When having a look at the skin on my abdomen it looks like red marks, the doctors have examined my skin on a number of occasions when performing checks and they've never said that it's a problem. Or the skin is light, don't get me wrong I am fair in colour, but is it a normal finding for skin have some.variance I have given my question for a dermatologist specialist. I've never looked before but want to make sure it's no infection etc
I am of XXXXXXX origin this question is for a dermatologist
I have recently gained 2 stone in weight due to diet and lack of exercise
May have sprayed some deep heat spray on skin as have pulled muscle.
Brief Answer:
Irritant contact dermatitis to analgesic spray
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
In the images I can make out a faint redness on left side of abdomen and this is most likely, as you rightly mentioned, due to analgesic spray which you have used locally for abdominal pain. These analgesic sprays commonly have an alcohol base in addition to other active ingredients which are irritants to skin.
There is nothing to be concerned about. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calasoft lotion, twice daily and your skin should be fine.
Regards
Irritant contact dermatitis to analgesic spray
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
In the images I can make out a faint redness on left side of abdomen and this is most likely, as you rightly mentioned, due to analgesic spray which you have used locally for abdominal pain. These analgesic sprays commonly have an alcohol base in addition to other active ingredients which are irritants to skin.
There is nothing to be concerned about. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calasoft lotion, twice daily and your skin should be fine.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor kakkar your reply has reassured me.
As I am light skinned is it normal to have a few white patches? As the images may show is this normal skin.
I also had a little capillary on my chest the doctor said it is part of the skin and normal from your experience in your field can people get these from gaining weight?
Also I have uploaded a image of my neck where I had a little patch of discoloration a few years ago which went could you have a look and see if all is clear? I think it may have been a patch of dry skin but I can't locate now so I think it's healed but always good to get a experts opinion.
Also skin on the body is there variance etc?
As I am light skinned is it normal to have a few white patches? As the images may show is this normal skin.
I also had a little capillary on my chest the doctor said it is part of the skin and normal from your experience in your field can people get these from gaining weight?
Also I have uploaded a image of my neck where I had a little patch of discoloration a few years ago which went could you have a look and see if all is clear? I think it may have been a patch of dry skin but I can't locate now so I think it's healed but always good to get a experts opinion.
Also skin on the body is there variance etc?
Brief Answer:
Patch on neck is post inflammatory hypopigmentation due to P. XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have reviewed the Image.
The white patch on neck is post inflammatory hypopigmentation due to Pityriasis XXXXXXX It is common in patients with dry skin and is not a worry.
I suggest you to use tacrolimus forte 0.1% ointment(Topgraf 0.1% ointment), twice daily for 4-6 weeks. Rub it in.
A few dilated capillaries on chest i.e telangiectasis is due to sun damage which is quite common in fair skinned and is also nothing to worry. Not related to weight gain.
Yes, intensity of melanin varies between regions of body. Usually covered body parts and inside of arms (flexors) are lighter than the rest of body.
Regards
Patch on neck is post inflammatory hypopigmentation due to P. XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have reviewed the Image.
The white patch on neck is post inflammatory hypopigmentation due to Pityriasis XXXXXXX It is common in patients with dry skin and is not a worry.
I suggest you to use tacrolimus forte 0.1% ointment(Topgraf 0.1% ointment), twice daily for 4-6 weeks. Rub it in.
A few dilated capillaries on chest i.e telangiectasis is due to sun damage which is quite common in fair skinned and is also nothing to worry. Not related to weight gain.
Yes, intensity of melanin varies between regions of body. Usually covered body parts and inside of arms (flexors) are lighter than the rest of body.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr kakkar
Theres no white patch, there was a discoloration like a grey colour but it has gone now.
What I was trying to say was what could it have been.
As it has now disappeared there is no need for creams?
Thats my final question thank you
I have looked at a image sir of p XXXXXXX and I assure you it is nothing like that and normal skin.
I think I may have confused you when I said discoloration. It was a grey skin patch (dry skin) and not white in any way
Theres no white patch, there was a discoloration like a grey colour but it has gone now.
What I was trying to say was what could it have been.
As it has now disappeared there is no need for creams?
Thats my final question thank you
I have looked at a image sir of p XXXXXXX and I assure you it is nothing like that and normal skin.
I think I may have confused you when I said discoloration. It was a grey skin patch (dry skin) and not white in any way
Brief Answer:
Dry scaly patch may have been due to dry skin leading to discoid dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi. I have re-looked at the Image.
Right now there is no patch. So that has resolved and there is no need to apply any cream.
Previous dry, scaly, gray patch could have been due to dry skin leading to discoid eczema/dermatitis
Regards
Dry scaly patch may have been due to dry skin leading to discoid dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi. I have re-looked at the Image.
Right now there is no patch. So that has resolved and there is no need to apply any cream.
Previous dry, scaly, gray patch could have been due to dry skin leading to discoid eczema/dermatitis
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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