What Causes Discoloration On Lower Half Of Neck And Chest?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

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Mon, 8 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : my lower half of neck and my chest looks like its sunburned and it never goes away?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Also please tell what all have you been applying over the affected area.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

It does not itch but is warm to the touch

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sun sensitive skin

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
You surely have redness in the chest and neck region .
Such a skin erythema could be suggestive of sun sensitivity.
In addition to face,use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .
Apply it over all the exposed areas.
Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
Since there is no itching ,there is no need for topical steroid application .
Simply coverage of the areas while out in the sun and using a sunscreen would help in reducing the redness and restoration of normal skin color .

Dr Geetika Paul

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