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I've got kind of spots on my chest. i'm 23 and never had big problems with acne. its been there for over a year now. what may be causing it?
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See a dermatologist: Could be tinea versicola based on length and brief description. If tinea versicola, it can be treated with topical ketoconazole or selsun.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Not acne: It does not sound like acne. If you are worried, have hem looked at, but at your age are probably benign lesion!
Answered 10/4/2016
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