Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Los Angeles
red spots on my chest and abdomen Posted: 07-16-07 17:42pm
What is this?!?! I've had these weird red
spots on my chest and abdomen for almost
two months now. They don't itch or hurt
or anything but they seem to have
developed a white crusty surface over
time. They are predominantly dispersed
over my upper body, abdomen and sides.
Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 133 Location: wellington, New zealand
Posted: 07-25-07 23:19pm
ive had the same thing since i was young,
and was told that it is psoriasis. it is a
skin condition to do with the skin cells
dying at an abnormally fast rate and there
are no cures, however it is able to be
kept under control to a point. Getting
sunlight on it will help to stop the
itching that will come later. you can get
a liquid called pinetarsol which you put
in the bath and it reduces inflamation.
the dr can prescribe various creams, but
you need to rotate the creams every few
months or they stop workingBe lucky you
only have it on your abdomen, i have it on
my face, ears, scalp, arms, legs, back,
chest, pelvis. Also try to avoid tight
clothes as they tend to irritate it, and
try to use a sensitive skin soap as it
tends to help stop your skin being easily
irritated. Stress and illness can mak it
worse, and it usually comes and goes but
it will always be there somewhere. It isnt
actually that uncommon, but they dont know
what causes it yet. I would suggest going
to a dr or dermatologist as they can help
your specific case better as there are
many forms of psoriasis
feel free to pm me
