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What Causes Thousands Of Whiteheads All Over Chest And Arms?
I m a white male, 43 years old in Michigan. I just noticed thousands of whiteheads all over my chest and many on my arms. I ve had pretty severe sun exposure the last 2 days, but always had short-sleeved t-shirts on, so the arms I understand but the most affected areas are my chest and shoulders which were covered (and very un-tanned!)
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Hi,
Thanks for your query on healthcaremagic.
The symptoms you are referring to could be due to miliaria crystallina or prickly heat which can cause your condition.
This causes needle like sensation over the affected areas.
Try to stay in cooler environment for next few days.
Apply calamine lotion over the lesions.
chewable vitamin c tablets may be taken twice daily.
Dont worry, your problem will go away in a few days.
Good luck!
Thanks for your query on healthcaremagic.
The symptoms you are referring to could be due to miliaria crystallina or prickly heat which can cause your condition.
This causes needle like sensation over the affected areas.
Try to stay in cooler environment for next few days.
Apply calamine lotion over the lesions.
chewable vitamin c tablets may be taken twice daily.
Dont worry, your problem will go away in a few days.
Good luck!
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