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What Causes Itchy Patches On The Chest?

Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017

Question: Hi ,
My name is XXXX, Age 28, Weight - 92 KG, Blood Group - o+.

I have these patches on my chest and i have itching over here. I believe these patches are with me for at least three - four years and these are here only. Nothing on other body part. Can u please help what these are.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis or contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have viewed the image.
I can see dark colored patches on chest. They could be due to either seborrheic dermatitis or contact dermatitis to fragrance(perfume). I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream (elocon cream), twice daily. In addition you may take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for itching.
Avoid perfumes or deodorants on skin.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,
Anything to worry about.

When it will go.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Nothing to worry.
You may use this cream for 2-3 weeks and then follow up. It should improve significantly in 2-3 weeks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Hi doctor
Will it spread or not in my other body parts

And the cream will not suppress it right, I mean it will go once for all.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use cream for 3-4 weeks and then follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

It seems to be a localized dermatitis. I dont think it would spread.
The cream need to be applied twice daily till it resolves which may take 3-6 weeks. You can follow up regarding further course of action.
If you were using perfumes or deodorants in this area avoid using them from now on as allergy to fragrance may present with a similar picture.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 days later)

Hi Doctor,
i have uploaded one picture of my cheeck , please help with this also.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have reviewed the Image. I can see an illdefined, red, scaly patch of skin on cheek
It is the same thing i.e seborrheic dermatitis.
I suggest you to apply the same topical steroid cream, here as well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Is this spreading.
I am scared.
Please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No. Not spreading. It is not an infection. Infact face is a typical site for patches of seborrheic dermatitis. Dont worry. It would be fine with cream.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (33 hours later)

Thanks Doctor,

Any home remedies, if any for this.

Any dietary restriction.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a moderately potent topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I suggest you to use either Elocon cream (mometasone furoate 0.1% cream) Or Flutivate cream (fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream), twice daily for this.
Don't try any home remedy for this as it might lead to irritation and redness.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar