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What Causes Itching Of Chest Area Followed By Rashes?
Posted on
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Answered on
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Question : For the past week, my chest area has been itching. When I scratch the area, a small to medium size bump/rash appears and in about 1 hr. the bump/rash looks like a scab has formed over it. It's dry looking and not oozing. What is this? I'm a 49yr old woman...
Brief Answer:
More details and pictures required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now only from the description that you have provided, it is difficult to reach an exact diagnosis .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the skin condition . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page .
You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
Also please tell since when do you have this skin problem .
Any other sites of body involved .
Anything that you are applying over it.
Associated itching or pain.
Kindly provide me the pictures and the above details . I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above information .
Waiting for your response
Dr Geetika Paul
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