PMS bumps/blotches on chest

Sometimes up to about a week and a half before I get my period, these red bumps (some raised, some not) appear on my chest, between my collar bone and about the lower half of my breasts. They don't look like your typical, run-of-the-mill pimples; they don't itch and aren't painful, but are unsightly and certainly make choosing what top to wear a bit tricky! As soon as I get my period, usually within the first couple of days, they begin to (slowly) fade, but with my next cycle, it starts all over again. Any idea what could be the cause, and any suggestions on clearing them up? Thanks in advance!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are several causes of blisters.

'Blisters are usually caused by injury to the skin from heat or from friction, which create a tear between the epidermis—the upper layer of the skin—and the layers beneath.

Short periods of intense rubbing can cause a blister, but any rubbing of the skin at all can cause a blister if it is continued for long enough. Blisters form more easily on moist skin than on dry or soaked skin, and are more common in warm conditions.

Sometimes, the skin can blister when it comes into contact with a cosmetic, detergent, solvent or other chemical; this is known as contact dermatitis. Blisters can also develop as a result of an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting.

There are also a number of medical conditions that cause blisters. The most common are chickenpox, herpes, impetigo, and a form of eczema called dyshidrosis. '

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

Most blisters heal naturally and do not require medical attention. As new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid contained within it will be slowly reabsorbed by the body and the skin on top will dry and peel off.

You should try to keep blisters intact and unbroken in order to avoid infection. Blisters that have become infected can be treated with prescription antibiotics.

It would be best to consult a doctor if it does not resolve on its own in a few days.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[shayshay516]

this sounds like the same thing that happens to me except now that im pregnant they wont go away its on my right arm and on my chest under my collar bone

[shayshay516]

oh yeah to the guy who wrote the reply, i dont think she was talking about blisters

[Orwellia]

Thanks for the reply, BhumikaMD and yes, shayshay, I wouldn't call them blisters. I think I'm still at square one, wondering what exactly it is!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nothing can be said with surety without a clinical examination.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.