What Causes Red Spots On Arm?

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014

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Question : yes, i have these red or burgundy spots on my arms that come and go. yesterday i notice these spots { only two }. today after i showered i noticed one more as i was drying off and it was bleeding. any help would be helpful. thank you

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Needs further tests Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX This is Dr Mittal I have read your query carefully. There are a few possibilities. But the most significant possibility I can think of is a bleeding disorder or a platelet disorder. the spots may have formed due to the inability of the blood to stop the blood leaking from the vessels. As such, I would recommend testing for Platelet count and PT/INR. I would be glad to help you further if there is any further query Best of luck Dr Mittal

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