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What Causes Discoloration On Lower Half Of Neck And Chest?
Question: my lower half of neck and my chest looks like its sunburned and it never goes away?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Also please tell what all have you been applying over the affected area.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Also please tell what all have you been applying over the affected area.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It does not itch but is warm to the touch
Brief Answer:
Sun sensitive skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You surely have redness in the chest and neck region .
Such a skin erythema could be suggestive of sun sensitivity.
In addition to face,use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .
Apply it over all the exposed areas.
Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
Since there is no itching ,there is no need for topical steroid application .
Simply coverage of the areas while out in the sun and using a sunscreen would help in reducing the redness and restoration of normal skin color .
Dr Geetika Paul
Sun sensitive skin
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You surely have redness in the chest and neck region .
Such a skin erythema could be suggestive of sun sensitivity.
In addition to face,use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .
Apply it over all the exposed areas.
Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
Since there is no itching ,there is no need for topical steroid application .
Simply coverage of the areas while out in the sun and using a sunscreen would help in reducing the redness and restoration of normal skin color .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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