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What Causes Raised Straight Lines On The Chest?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: i have a two inch well red line feels like burn on left side of my chest and it does not leak any puss but does itch and seems to be growing torwards my heart

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

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It might be an allergic reaction.
Can you please 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 (2 hours later)

it was raised and now its not but seems to be growing in a straight line down my chest torwards my heart its freaking me out

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It is looking like an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Try this you will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad