What Causes Red Spots On Chest, Neck And Face?

Posted on Thu, 11 Dec 2014

Question: I have small red bumps/dots appearing allover my chest, neck and face. When pressed they "disappear" or turn white. They do not itch... Some of them look like they have some sort of white filling or a "head" on them.. only a couple. No changes in lifestyle, no medication. A month ago I had a staph infection on my knee and butt that required antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics, then 2 weeks ago had a infected pimple like thing on my face, then a week ago a stye in the eye... not sure if they relate to anything but just saying. I am 30, male, non smoker... also Im not sure if it matters but i was an alcoholic and smoker for 10 years, and haven't smoked or drank in exactly 2 months.

my ideas were either flea bites or scabies... are there any ways to distinguish if it is fleas or not?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide 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 have seen the attached picture.
I would like to know certain more details from you .
Since when do you have these skin lesions.
Which all areas of body are affected?Are the lesions only over chest ,upper back,upper limbs?
Any lesions over face ?
What all are you applying over them ?
Any fever??

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the above details.

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (39 minutes later)

for a few months... but they are now appearing on face. Mostly chest, upper back and face. with a few random ones on my bottom and legs. i have not tried anything on them except cleaning them good.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Body acne ,infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You seem to be developing acneiform lesions .
Such lesions tend to occur over chest ,upper back,face ,upper arms and sometimes over the gluteal region as well .
Basically they tend to occur in certain predisposed people with oily skin.
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Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase.

Dr Geetika Paul

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