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What Causes Bleeding Of Skin On Back Of Right Hand?

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Question : I sometimes wake up with red stains on the back of my right hand. This morning it appeared as soon as I had completed my shower. It is not painful or itchy. I am female and 66 years of age.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Are you on any medications?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these blood stains that you have reported. They are suggestive of minor bleeds into the skin. As we age, the skin becomes thinner and bleeds that would have otherwise not be sustained or noticed become more pronounced. This can be made worse by medications like steroids, anticoagulants, etc.

In all, this represent bleeding into the skin from minimal trauma. This is common as we age and can be worsened by taking anticoagulants and steroids. There is no major concern for now unless other symptoms set in or it becomes widespread.

I wish you all well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thank you so much for using our services.
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What Causes Bleeding Of Skin On Back Of Right Hand?

Brief Answer: Are you on any medications? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these blood stains that you have reported. They are suggestive of minor bleeds into the skin. As we age, the skin becomes thinner and bleeds that would have otherwise not be sustained or noticed become more pronounced. This can be made worse by medications like steroids, anticoagulants, etc. In all, this represent bleeding into the skin from minimal trauma. This is common as we age and can be worsened by taking anticoagulants and steroids. There is no major concern for now unless other symptoms set in or it becomes widespread. I wish you all well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thank you so much for using our services.