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What Causes Reddish Discoloration On The Upper Chest Area?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017

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.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)

I will need to have a e-mail address or a cell number to send photo of my chest. The rash has been for about 4 days. It is located below my chin on my upper chest and there is only one area with the blister. It did itch until I started the Valtrex and the antibotic cream.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

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 ".

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

We sent you the photos

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

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.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy