Why do I have a painful rash on my chest?
Sometimes fungal infections can affect the skin of the chest. The two most common fungal infections are tinea versicolor and ringworm (tinea corporis). Shingles (zoster) typically causes a very painful rash on just one side of the chest.
Why is my acne painful and itchy?
Acne can begin to itch for a few different reasons. The most common reason is due to the friction and dryness of skin cells that are the result of clogged and cramped pores. When skin becomes dry, its nature is to itch.
What can I put on a rash on my chest?
Apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to the affected area if the rash is very itchy and causing discomfort. Calamine lotion can also help relieve rashes from chickenpox, poison ivy, or poison oak. Take an oatmeal bath. This can soothe the itchiness associated with rashes from eczema or psoriasis.
What are the causes of a rash on the chest?
and itchy one.
What causes chest and stomach rash?
Having a rash on the stomach and chest can be caused by many different things. Rashes anywhere on the body can be caused by environmental issues, intolerance to certain things ingested into the body, or an illness, whether short-lived or chronic.
What is a red rash on your chest?
The most common causes of a red chest include allergic contact dermatitis, non-specific chest rash, or cellulitis, which can also cause red blotches on the chest.
What causes red bumps on chest?
A chest lump or bump is most commonly caused by an allergic reaction which typically look like red bumps on the chest, or a skin condition like a pimple, boil, cyst, or wart. Unusual growths on the chest are nearly non-cancerous, however a painful lump on the chest should be treated by a medical provider.