Why do I have skin bumps on my chest?

Why do I have skin bumps on my 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.

What causes white raised bumps on skin?

Milia are tiny white bumps (pimples or cysts) on your skin. They most often happen on infants’ faces. But anyone can get them on any part of the body. You may hear milia (one is a milium) referred to as milk spots or oil seeds.

Is a condition of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps?

Acne is a skin condition that shows up as different types of bumps: blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts.

What does lichen nitidus look like?

Lichen nitidus is an uncommon, inflammatory skin condition. It appears as small, skin-colored, raised bumps (papules). Lichen nitidus (LIE-kun ni-TIE-dus) is a rare skin condition that usually appears as tiny, skin-colored, glistening bumps on the surface of your skin.

What does hidradenitis suppurativa look like?

Hidradenitis suppurativa usually appears as one or more red, tender bumps that fill with pus. It most commonly occurs in the armpits (shown), groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts.

What does Stage 1 HS look like?

Stage 1 hidradenitis suppurativa The first signs of stage 1 HS is usually a single, or multiple lesions (boil like lesions or abscesses). These are typically located in an area like the armpit, groin, thighs, buttocks, under the breasts. They can occur in more intimate areas like the genitals or around the anus.

What is an angiofibroma?

(AN-jee-oh-fy-BROH-muh) A benign (not cancer) tumor that is made up of blood vessels and fibrous (connective) tissue. Angiofibromas usually appear as small, red bumps on the face, especially on the nose and cheeks.

What is a Rhinophyma?

Rhinophyma is a skin disorder that causes the nose to enlarge and become red, bumpy, and bulbous. It is thought to result from untreated, severe rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness on the nose and cheeks.

What does ichthyosis look like?

skin gradually becomes dry, rough and scaly, usually before the age of 1. the face and the bends of the elbows and knees are not usually affected. limbs may develop fine light-grey scales. the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet may have more lines than normal and be thickened.