Anyone know what this is? (pic)

1763 Views 11 Replies 9 Participants Last post by SkinCareDiva, Feb 5, 2009

KyGuy

Discussion Starter · Oct 16, 2008

Hi,

Im a 21 year old male who has had this big brown dark patch on my right upper back/shoulder since I was about 13. It hasnt gotten any bigger in relation to the rest of my body (hasnt spread), and sometimes can be itchy. Is generally drier than my regular skin. Anyone has any ideas as to what this is, and how I would go about treating it? Thanks

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Freddy

· #2 · Oct 16, 2008

Looks like eczema to me.

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marp

· #3 · Oct 16, 2008

Have you always had it? did it come on suddenly?

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Freddy

· #4 · Oct 16, 2008

Go to your dermatologist and have it checked out professionally.

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homereckr

· #5 · Oct 16, 2008

KyGuy said:
Hi,

Im a 21 year old male who has had this big brown dark patch on my right upper back/shoulder since I was about 13. It hasnt gotten any bigger in relation to the rest of my body (hasnt spread), and sometimes can be itchy. Is generally drier than my regular skin. Anyone has any ideas as to what this is, and how I would go about treating it? Thanks

Whew!!!!!!!!! Where are YOU from?

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KyGuy

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 18, 2008

marp said:
Have you always had it? did it come on suddenly?

It was noticed when I was a kid, im guessing it just kinda appeared around that time? Altho im not sure what can cause stuff like that? Ive had minor skin reactions to some laundry detergents as well over the years, just small rashes/minor hives from certain ones so it might be related.

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pramsbabymachine

· #7 · Oct 18, 2008

I have to be really carful about what detergents i use when i wash my husbands clothes the wrong one will make him chaf to where he cant even walk

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gijo85

· #8 · Nov 30, 2008

may be sun damage or hyper pigmentation. do you go tanning? You should (1) start using spf and (2) see a dermo.

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StayingYoung

· #9 · Nov 30, 2008

I agree with gijo85. Do you spend a lot of time in the sun? Does your back get sun burned often?

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gijo85

· #10 · Dec 2, 2008

Hi!

Okay...So I work in skin care and actually asked someone what they thought this was and what they thought you could do about it!

Good news. It IS treatable (possibly) if it is "sundamage". Bad news It may take a little while. So here is what I found out:

You should exfoliate that area once a day, no more than that, with a salicylic face or body wash. Try using at least 2%. then use a "fade cream" such as Nadinola or Ambi.

Hope this helps!

Just DO remember I am not a dermatologist and your best bet would be to consult one. The above is just a suggestion

-Gina

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Dukes

· #11 · Dec 4, 2008

Maybe its some sort of birth mark. My friend had one on her face and it was drier than the rest of her face and always looked kind of itchy but she was embarrassed by it so she never really said anything.

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SkinCareDiva

· #12 · Feb 5, 2009

Anything strange on the skin should get the attention of a derm. immediately. You don't wanna mess with that. Really, for peace of mind. Ihope it turned out to be nothing!

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