Hi doctor,I have red spots on my chest for the last two weeks. They are not itching, but I am worried about that. Is this some sort of rash or just chest acne? Should I be worried? Please help.
Hi. I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern. If you did not have any fever or viral in the recent past, these are quite unlikely to be some associated rash. If these are only on the upper chest and not on other body areas like legs, arms, etc., you need not worry. 1. These could be acne if you have acne on the face, upper arms, shoulders, etc.  2. If they occurred immediately after waxing or shaving of chest hair then it can be folliculitis. In that case there should be little pus points or some discomfort or pain.  3. These could also be due to seborrheic dermatitis or pityriasis especially if you suffer from troublesome dandruff.  4. For acne you will require antibiotics and for seborrheic antifungal combinations. Let me know if there are any associated features, so that appropriate creams can be prescribed to you Revert back with detailed answers to a dermatologist online.--->