Question 1

i have dry skin in my neck and chest and my breast are sore to the touch my discharge is different am i pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy changes: Depending on the timing  your last unprotected sexual intercourse, you may be pregnant. Get urine test strip at any drug or pharmacy store and test. If unsure see your medical provider for a mor thorough exam and testing.

Question 2

i have a red, itchy and dry skin patch on my chest and neck. ive had it since halloween i thought it might be the new soap so i stopped using it. although the rash has stayed im not sure what it is from?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult/HT: A virtual consult with HT is available. It is probably a contact dermatitis from your description. Avoid harsh soaps and detergents. Apply low dose over the counter steroidal cream to the most affected areas twice daily. Consult with a physician and watch for worening, itching, respiratory difficulty.

Question 3

can methamphetamine cause use cause bruising and dry skin lesions from picking and scrathing neck and chest area? what also causes a person to have slow healing vertical scabs on their neck?

Accepted Answer

: Meth is a stimulant and causes skin reactions from frequent sweating and dried leathery changes can occur.  Your picking and scratching of your skin, which is not uncommon in frequent meth use,  causes excoriations and scabbing.

Question 4

for the past month or so i have had small patches of what looks like dry skin although it isn't itchy. i have been to the doctor and she said it just looks like dry skin but i'm still unsure. on my arms, chest and neck. small patches of rough skin?

Accepted Answer

Eczema or a contact : Rash. I would recommend moisturizers such as aquaphor and if that doesn’t work, try a 1% hydrocortisone cream 3 times per day for up to a week. If no change please see your doctor again or a dermatologist.

Question 5

what to do if i have severe dry skin on my chest and breasts?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Could be a viral rash or exczema.

Question 6

under the chest area, my skin is flake/scale like dry skin. a straight line from left side to right side for the last 6 years. what is this? treatable

Accepted Answer

Rash: sounds like intertrgio.  it can be treated with creams.  better see your physician in person to be sure.

Question 7

have few circular rashes on chest, one went away, outer edge has a red, inflamed ring with white center that has really dry skin. dry skin/worse?

Accepted Answer

Wish I had picture!: Dermatology questions are so hard without seeing the rash!  round rash with central clearing usually are from fungus commonly known as ringworm.  Is anybody else have it?  Ringworm is itchy and you didn't mention that. I'm curious what you have tried to treat it and if  u r  using any new soaps or creams. Try an over-the-counter fungal ointment twice/day and for 2 weeks past when u can't see  rash.

Question 8

any quick cure for chest and body acne with flaky dry skin?

Accepted Answer

No quick fix: I'm sorry your acne has been neglected up until now. Start applying topical benzoyl peroxide as you can tolerate and make an appointment with your physician. The benzoyl peroxide will not clear you, and you will need prescription-strength rx added to it. Several weeks on antibiotics may get things under control, or you may be a candidate for isotretinoin, rough but effective.

Question 9

rash on chest not itchy or painful. red, generally more round but not perfectly round, spots seem to by "dry" skin. skin can be scratched off.?

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis rosea?: This is just a good guess. Could be other things. But if it's pr it will resolve on its own. However it could be other entities i would hate to scare you with here. Suggest a derm eval.

Question 10

what can i do to stop the patches of peeling dry skin on my chest in genital area? it's an emergency.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It sounds like you may be describing tinea versicola which is fungal based as well as a fungal based problem on your genitals.  Your doctor will most likely give you the accurate diagnosis after seeing you as well as explain how to treat it.  Prescriptions and over the counter products work together.

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I have dry skin in my neck and chest and my breast are sore to the touch my discharge is different am i pregnant ?

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I have a red, itchy and dry skin patch on my chest and neck. ive had it since halloween i thought it might be the new soap so i stopped using it. although the rash has stayed im not sure what it is from?

A member asked:

Can methamphetamine cause use cause bruising and dry skin lesions from picking and scrathing neck and chest area? what also causes a person to have slow healing vertical scabs on their neck?

A member asked:

For the past month or so i have had small patches of what looks like dry skin although it isn't itchy. i have been to the doctor and she said it just looks like dry skin but i'm still unsure. on my arms, chest and neck. small patches of rough skin?

A member asked:

What to do if i have severe dry skin on my chest and breasts?

A member asked:

Under the chest area, my skin is flake/scale like dry skin. a straight line from left side to right side for the last 6 years. what is this? treatable

A member asked:

Have few circular rashes on chest, one went away, outer edge has a red, inflamed ring with white center that has really dry skin. dry skin/worse?

A member asked:

Any quick cure for chest and body acne with flaky dry skin?

A member asked:

Rash on chest not itchy or painful. red, generally more round but not perfectly round, spots seem to by "dry" skin. skin can be scratched off.?

A member asked:

What can i do to stop the patches of peeling dry skin on my chest in genital area? it's an emergency.

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