What Causes A Red Patch At The Center Of The Chest?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

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Question : I have had a red patch in the center of my chest for a few years now. It doesn't itch and has not spread anywhere else. What on earth could it be?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is a capillary haemangioma

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The mark which you have is.called a port wine stain of capillary haemangioma.
It is more or less like a birth mark ,stays with you always .
It doesn't cause any problem but for cosmetic issue .You are lucky it is on the chest and is covered hence even the cosmetic problem is solved .
Some people have on the face .
Of it is very troublesome you can get it removed surgically but it is not necessary.
Hope this helps
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (9 hours later)

It's possible to form a birthmark at 32 years old?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I didn't say it is a birthmark I said it is like a birth mark.Stays there and doesn't harm you in anyway,
except cosmetically

Hope this helps if it does please review our discussion

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj