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Huge Bumps On Chest, Red, Raised, Doesn't Hurt
A few years ago these two huge bumps appeared on my chest . At first I thought they were acne and would eventually fade on their own, but they have remained and will not go away. They are red, about the size of a jelly bean and are raised above the skin . Ive tried poking them with a needle, it doesnt really hurt, but nothing really comes out either.
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Mon, 21 May 2012
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Since these bumps have been since a few years and there is no pain nor any pus oozing out , it seems like a Keloid growth on the skin . You will need to visit the Dermatologist , who might give you an injection Steroids into the bumps . They will shrink in size and may require multiple injections .
Other possibilities include cysts , dermatofirboma.
Thanks and take care
thanks for using Health Care magic .
I would be pleased to answer your question
Since these bumps have been since a few years and there is no pain nor any pus oozing out , it seems like a Keloid growth on the skin . You will need to visit the Dermatologist , who might give you an injection Steroids into the bumps . They will shrink in size and may require multiple injections .
Other possibilities include cysts , dermatofirboma.
Thanks and take care
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hello,
from your description they could be what we call keloids. you can check the photos of keloids online and confirm if thats what you have. if they are keloids, the treatment will be injection of intralesional steroids and cryotherapy.
its difficult to come to come to a diagnosis without seeing the lesions. hence i will recommend that you meet up with a drmatologist for further evaluation and treatment.
regards
from your description they could be what we call keloids. you can check the photos of keloids online and confirm if thats what you have. if they are keloids, the treatment will be injection of intralesional steroids and cryotherapy.
its difficult to come to come to a diagnosis without seeing the lesions. hence i will recommend that you meet up with a drmatologist for further evaluation and treatment.
regards
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Hi...dear user..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Red jelly bean shaped bumps on chest ...,
Without pain and itching...could be KELOIDS...,
It is hypertrophic Scar....,due to pinching or scratching of the pimple like lesion..,
Chest , shoulder and arms are more prone areas...,
So good treatmnet is available....,
1) Intralesional steroid injections....weekly once for 6 weeks...,
2) Topical...scar removal creams....BIO-CORNEUM...Wockardt..,
3) Tab...derantox ...skin vitamins for 30 days..,
4) Cosmetic surgery.....by skilled good plastic surgeon...,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Red jelly bean shaped bumps on chest ...,
Without pain and itching...could be KELOIDS...,
It is hypertrophic Scar....,due to pinching or scratching of the pimple like lesion..,
Chest , shoulder and arms are more prone areas...,
So good treatmnet is available....,
1) Intralesional steroid injections....weekly once for 6 weeks...,
2) Topical...scar removal creams....BIO-CORNEUM...Wockardt..,
3) Tab...derantox ...skin vitamins for 30 days..,
4) Cosmetic surgery.....by skilled good plastic surgeon...,
thanQ
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