What Are Persistent Red Marks On The Skin In An Elderly Person

Posted on Fri, 18 May 2018

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Question : Red marks still with me, please advise,

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Red marks didn’t disappear at all or they disappear followed by recurrence?
Are they causing you any symptoms like itching, burning or pain?
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Marks got a bit paler for a few days and then they are as they were. No itching, burning or pain.

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Probably repeat, sorry at age 80, marks got a bit paler for a few days and then they are as they were. No itching, burning or pain.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think there is any need to worry, consult a doctor

Detailed Answer:
I don't think there is any need to worry.
If it is still causing anxiety just consult a doctor and go for clinical examination.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy