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Hello, Have A Rash On The Middle Of My Chest
Question: Hello,
Have a rash on the middle of my chest that burns especially during the night when sleeping on my side. Appears to be spreading, however, the rash appears as red blotches only visible when looking at it up close. The concern is that I've had this going on for the last 2 months or so and is not going away. Noticed this after cleaning out a child's pool where water was sitting for a period of time. Any thoughts what this could be and how to treat?
Have a rash on the middle of my chest that burns especially during the night when sleeping on my side. Appears to be spreading, however, the rash appears as red blotches only visible when looking at it up close. The concern is that I've had this going on for the last 2 months or so and is not going away. Noticed this after cleaning out a child's pool where water was sitting for a period of time. Any thoughts what this could be and how to treat?
Brief Answer:
Some more details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I would prefer to see a photo of it to help me through diagnosis.
There are several reasons for an itching, burning rash at night. Giving some more details can help me through diagnosis.
Have you done shingles vaccine?
It can be shingles, a viral infection.
Have you been recently exposed to new substance or drug?
Can be caused by constant exposure to a substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Does it has dry skin over that peels of?
Can be a skin disease such eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Do you need to scratch it?
Also it can be caused by scabies or bed bags.
Etc.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Some more details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I would prefer to see a photo of it to help me through diagnosis.
There are several reasons for an itching, burning rash at night. Giving some more details can help me through diagnosis.
Have you done shingles vaccine?
It can be shingles, a viral infection.
Have you been recently exposed to new substance or drug?
Can be caused by constant exposure to a substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Does it has dry skin over that peels of?
Can be a skin disease such eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Do you need to scratch it?
Also it can be caused by scabies or bed bags.
Etc.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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