
What Causes A Red Patch At The Center Of The Chest?

Question: I have had a red patch in the center of my chest for a few years now. It doesn't itch and has not spread anywhere else. What on earth could it be?
Brief Answer:
It is a capillary haemangioma
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The mark which you have is.called a port wine stain of capillary haemangioma.
It is more or less like a birth mark ,stays with you always .
It doesn't cause any problem but for cosmetic issue .You are lucky it is on the chest and is covered hence even the cosmetic problem is solved .
Some people have on the face .
Of it is very troublesome you can get it removed surgically but it is not necessary.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
It is a capillary haemangioma
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
The mark which you have is.called a port wine stain of capillary haemangioma.
It is more or less like a birth mark ,stays with you always .
It doesn't cause any problem but for cosmetic issue .You are lucky it is on the chest and is covered hence even the cosmetic problem is solved .
Some people have on the face .
Of it is very troublesome you can get it removed surgically but it is not necessary.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy


It's possible to form a birthmark at 32 years old?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I didn't say it is a birthmark I said it is like a birth mark.Stays there and doesn't harm you in anyway,
except cosmetically
Hope this helps if it does please review our discussion
Best wishes
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I didn't say it is a birthmark I said it is like a birth mark.Stays there and doesn't harm you in anyway,
except cosmetically
Hope this helps if it does please review our discussion
Best wishes
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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