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What Causes Red Spots On Arm?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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
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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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What Causes Red Spots On Arm?

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