What causes a red rash on the sternum?
Patient: I am 59 yrs. old, weigh 142lbs and 5'4. I had my left kidney removed3 yrs. ago because of infections. I had apartial hysterectomy in "89".I had Basil Cell Carcinoma removed from my face 4 yrs. ago. Myon-going 6 month problem is a small round red rash on my sternumchest. I was told before it my be Lymphoma but now after seeinghow medical cremes effected it I have been told it isn't cancer anda biopsy has been refused. The round red rash changes in sizeand color daily if not hourly. I have no fever, lumps or weight loss,or itching.When I have applied some cremes such as " Protopic" it has caused swelling. The amount of time 6 -months I have had thisrash has me concerned and of course even the slightest possibilitythat it my be a blood cancer such as Lymphoma is frightening. Doctor: Hello,  You have to go for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.  We can not make a diagnosis without biopsy.  Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.   Regards,  Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician