Hello doctor,About two and a half weeks back, I noticed a lot of red bumps spreading on my chest and some are starting to go up my neck. They do not hurt or itch. They look like regular small pimples or whiteheads that I sometimes get on my chest, but these have not gone away or lessened. I use a wash with Benzoyl peroxide and it does not seem to be doing anything. I also use Onexton on my face but not on my chest. So, I do not know if that is related. I recently started taking birth control again, about a month ago, but I have taken this exact brand before and it did not cause this previously. I am 20 years old. I recently got some new shower gels and thought maybe I was allergic to one of them, but it is only my chest that is breaking out. I have stopped using any scented shower gels and just use a feminine wash all over my body because I know it is good at balancing pH levels.
Hi. I have noted your details and concerns. Your history and details point out towards a hormonal cause of the symptoms. The hormonal preparations are well known to result in a picture that you described. Since the body's hormonal status is ever changing, therefore, one may not get the same effects everytime a hormonal pill is used. In such a situation, using frequent washing of the area will help but the best way out would be to seek counseling for alternate methods of contraception. Changing shower gels and anti-acne preparations have not worked to your advantage as the current problem needed a different approach. I am very hopeful that your problem will be now resolved and you will feel good. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->