
What Causes Reddish Discoloration On The Upper Chest Area?

Question: I have a red discoloration on my upper chest, about in the middle there is some blistering. It has been going on for days? I am also a little dizzy.
Brief Answer:
Either shingles or insect reaction, Answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be some insect bite reaction or shingles.
Is the rash associated with itching or burning?
Is it localised to just one place?
What is the duration of the rash?
Kindly revert with the answers.
If possible upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Either shingles or insect reaction, Answer few questions, upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be some insect bite reaction or shingles.
Is the rash associated with itching or burning?
Is it localised to just one place?
What is the duration of the rash?
Kindly revert with the answers.
If possible upload the photographs of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Brief Answer:
Mail to YYYY@YYYY
Detailed Answer:
You can upload the photographs either under the report section of the site or mail it to YYYY@YYYY as " Attention:Dr Asmeet ".
Mail to YYYY@YYYY
Detailed Answer:
You can upload the photographs either under the report section of the site or mail it to YYYY@YYYY as " Attention:Dr Asmeet ".
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


We sent you the photos
Brief Answer:
Not looking like shingles
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is not looking like shingles.
It is looking like either eczematous rash or photosensitive rash.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 10-12 days.
This should resolve it.
Not looking like shingles
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is not looking like shingles.
It is looking like either eczematous rash or photosensitive rash.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily and take tablet cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 10-12 days.
This should resolve it.
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. Remy Koshy

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