How Do I Identify The Triggering Factor Of An Unusual Patch Of Red Spots On The Shin?

Posted on Wed, 4 Apr 2018

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Question : I one occasion have these red spots appear on my shin. Usually no more than one or two. Picture is attached. Any idea what it is. I have no pain or itching. The skin on my shin is kind of ashy right now.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Abrasion.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I can see a small abrasion. It seems self-inflicted due to scratching. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic ointment e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 minutes later)

I'm sure I did not scratch it. Could it be petechaie? It is slightly raised. I had my CBC done three weeks ago and everything was normal even had a sed rate test and liver panel that was normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Abrasion.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It definitely looks like an abrasion. The epidemis is broken. It is not petechial.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D