Discolored Patch of Skin On Chest Posted: 06-22-04 13:59pm
I have a patch of pinkish skin about the
size of a fingerprint on my chest. It
resembles a birthmark although it hasn't
been there my entire life. Honestly, I
can't remember how long it has been there,
but at least several years.
In addition to being a different color
than the surrounding skin, the patch is
especially smooth in texture. If I
stretch or pinch the surrounding skin
slightly, the wrinkle lines in the pink
region are a little different than those
on the unaffected skin. The pink area is
the same softness as the surrounding
skin.
Anyone have any thoughts on what this
might be? I never though much of it since
it didn't cause pain or irritation, but
after educating myself a little more about
skin cancer i've come to the point where
i'm gonna see a dermatologist.
I'm a 23 yr old male with fair complexion
and some freckles (arms). I spend a fair
amount of time out in the sun, but 95% of
this time I wear a shirt. I have had a
couple of sunburns on my chest, but none
within the past 5 years.
