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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
acne like rash on abdomen
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
acne like rash on abdomen
by Jon, Apr 26, 2001 12:00AM
Hi I am a 31yr old male, for quite a number of months now, I have had a rash on my stomache and the sides of my abdomen. The rash consists of a large number of very small pimple like lumps, these lumps often are the same colour as the rest of my skin. They do not itch, or anything, I dont even notice them until I see them in the mirror.
Thinking it may be some form of acne I tried to scrub and soap them over a acouple of weeks, but this has only served to make them red and more noticable even though it dodnt cause them any pain or irritation. Some appear to look like tiny yellow heads, but when I pick them there is no reidue almost as if they are full of air.
any ideas?
thx
Jon.
Thinking it may be some form of acne I tried to scrub and soap them over a acouple of weeks, but this has only served to make them red and more noticable even though it dodnt cause them any pain or irritation. Some appear to look like tiny yellow heads, but when I pick them there is no reidue almost as if they are full of air.
any ideas?
thx
Jon.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 29, 2001 12:00AM
, Apr 29, 2001 12:00AM
Jon:
I am not sure what you are describing, though your assumption that they are not acne seems correct. Perhaps they are cysts or enlarged follicles. I doubt that they have any particular significance, nor is there much you can do about things like this, annoying though they may be.
Perhaps you should show them to your physician next time you see one. meantime, leaving them alone seems the best advice I can offer, since trying to squeeze them out is likely to just leave scabs and long-lasting red marks.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I am not sure what you are describing, though your assumption that they are not acne seems correct. Perhaps they are cysts or enlarged follicles. I doubt that they have any particular significance, nor is there much you can do about things like this, annoying though they may be.
Perhaps you should show them to your physician next time you see one. meantime, leaving them alone seems the best advice I can offer, since trying to squeeze them out is likely to just leave scabs and long-lasting red marks.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
His dermatologist perscribed to him LAC_HYDRIN. It has ammonium lactate equivalent to 12% lactic acid. I read that you can find lactic acid over the counter...ask you pharmacist about it.
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