What Causes Itching Of Chest Area Followed By Rashes?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

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Mon, 7 Apr 2014 Answered on

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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...

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (4 hours later)

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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