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Red Rash without itching
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
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Red Rash without itching

by torba, Jan 15, 2004 12:00AM
I have a red rash on my chest and lower abdomen.The rash does not itch and is not raised.I have had the rash for a few weeks.
I have a hairy chest and I work out at the gym every day.Could this problem be caused by sweating?The rash does not seem to cover the entire chest area.

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 15, 2004 12:00AM
I really can't say.  It could be from sweating, I guess--are there red spots, or is it scaly?  If scaly, it could be eczema.  I guess you can wait a week or two if the rash doesn't bother you, but if it doesn't go away, you'll need to be seen for proper diagnosis.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
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by GigglesGGiggles, Feb 17, 2004 12:00AM
I have this red bloach inbetween my breast on my chest.. i have had it for like 3 months now and it started out as a lil circle and now it is gettin bigger and seperating into smaller pieces not all are circular .. i cant make a doctors appt. because i dont have any insurance.. could you adleast help me try to figure out what it is.. *P.S this is the only place the redness is .. no it doesnt bother me..
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