Question 1

i have a painless orange spot about 4 inches in diameter on my chest and i can't figure out what it is?

Accepted Answer

May need a medical c: You may need a medical check up especially if this lesion/spot is growing in size(diameter) or if it has any thickness (raised above skin level) to it. I doubt if it is anything serious, yet anything that is growing in size needs to be removed and examined microscopically.

Question 2

i have this raised orange red spot on my chest which is slightly painful. there is another one beside it but it is unpigmented.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: It is obviously not normal but is is likely a minor issue. Have it evaluated if you are concerned

Question 3

what are dark spots on chest?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Please see a dermatologist to make sure they are not skin cancers.

Question 4

spots on my chest and neck
it's like a light brown color?

Accepted Answer

Tinea corporis: The is a skin infection that can cause both light and dark patches on the skin.   Non- resaised and not the usual raised lesons with central clearing that people know as "ringworm".  These spot are usually of the chest and back, commonly the same areas that are stained with sweat when working out.  This is fungus that can be treated with non perscriptions anti fungal creams and head and shoulders.

Question 5

i have these brown spots on my back and chest, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Lots of options: The first thing you should do is get evaluated by a dermatologist to make sure these spots are not anything that needs to be worked up further. The dermatologist can then recommend a number of different prescription strength skin care products which help reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Question 6

i have some tiny little blood pin spots on my chest that appeared..what is it and is it cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Could be : Cherry angiomas are tiny, harmless benign tumors, containing capillaries that have enlarged or proliferated. They occur in most people over 30 and increase in size and number as you age. There is no connection to cancer. They can be treated by the dermatologist with laser ablation or cautery.

Question 7

i have never had any spots on my chest before and since taking lymecycline for two weeks my chest and back are covered?

Accepted Answer

Possible allergy: You may be allergic to the medicine.  Call your doctor and see if you should stop it.  If you have shortness of breath, lip or tongue swelling go to the ER.  There are other causes of rashes and your doctor will probably recommend that you get seen to try to identify the cause.  Stop any new soaps, detergents, lotions, perfumes, or over the counter medications for now as well.

Question 8

hi there, i have these light brown spots on my back which have grown into a large one 2/3 of my back and now apprearing on my chest. ?

Accepted Answer

Rash: You may have a condition called tinea versicolor which is a fungal infection that develops on the skin.  It can be white, tan brown or salmon-colored and is very common on the chest and back.  A trip to your dermatologist will provide a diagnosis.

Question 9

i am 55 yrs old and exercise quite a bit past few years when i do i get blue blotches ---pushups-after about 100 i get 10-15 dark blue spots on chest?

Accepted Answer

Exercise and: Blue blotches MAY be related to bruising or circulatory issues.  It's important to find out the cause.  Please discuss this w/your doc.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

mycosis white sun huge spots, whats the best over the counter cream? i do not have health insurance, its on chest area and back, and shoulders?

Accepted Answer

: If you are treating a mycosis , Lamisil gets my vote. Good luck

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I have a painless orange spot about 4 inches in diameter on my chest and i can't figure out what it is?

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I have this raised orange red spot on my chest which is slightly painful. there is another one beside it but it is unpigmented. is this normal?

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What are dark spots on chest?

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Spots on my chest and neck it's like a light brown color?

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I have these brown spots on my back and chest, what do i do?

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I have some tiny little blood pin spots on my chest that appeared..what is it and is it cause for concern?

A member asked:

I have never had any spots on my chest before and since taking lymecycline for two weeks my chest and back are covered?

A member asked:

Hi there, i have these light brown spots on my back which have grown into a large one 2/3 of my back and now apprearing on my chest. ?

A member asked:

I am 55 yrs old and exercise quite a bit past few years when i do i get blue blotches ---pushups-after about 100 i get 10-15 dark blue spots on chest?

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Mycosis white sun huge spots, whats the best over the counter cream? i do not have health insurance, its on chest area and back, and shoulders?

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