What Causes A Red Bump On The Upper Chest?

Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2017

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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have red bump rash on my upper chest. Its been than there for a while now ( couple years) it starting to hurt. Usually hurts more when the air is dry. Thought it was a wet suit rash but it's not going away. Not sure what to do with it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed a sebaceous cyst.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Ok. Thanks . I just uploaded the picture. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It's looking like an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a topical steroid cream like cortisone to be applied twice daily for a week.
Try to keep your skin moist by applying moisturiser twice a day.
You can apply cortisone and after a gap of half an hour apply moisturiser.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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