What Is The Cause And How Do I Get Rid Of Many Red Purple Marks On My Arms And Legs?

Posted on Sat, 2 Jun 2018

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Question : I have many red purple marks on my arms and legs. I have asked the pharmacist if my meds were the cause. He said no . What is the cause and how do I get rid of them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of actinic purpura

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have actinic purpura or senile purpura. It presents as red purple, asymptomatic bruise patches/ecchymosis. This happens because the skin and the blood vessels become fragile with age, making it easier for the skin to bruise from minor, sometimes unnoticed trauma, like scratching. I suggest you to take an oral Vitamin C supplement once daily for a few days.

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