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I have a roughly 3cm patch of discolored skin on my chest; it's a yellow/grayish hue. doesn't hurt or bother me at all. don't know where it came from.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

DISCOLORED SKIN: HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN BOTHERING YOU? WITHOUT A PHOTO OR ANY PICTURE OF WHAT YOU HAVE, THERE IS NO WAY ANYONE CAN EVEN SUGGEST A DIAGNOSIS. PLEASE SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST. BEST LUCK!

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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