Our Daughter Has Had This Red Mark For Some Weeks

Posted on Sun, 29 Dec 2019

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Sun, 29 Dec 2019 Answered on

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Question : our daughter has had this red mark for some weeks now. what can it be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information and clear images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

The image is not very clear. I request you to kindly upload another clear image of the affected area. Also let me know if there are any symptoms?like itching?
Is it scaly?
Is it raised?

Hope to assist you further once I get the new images. Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

It is nor scaly og raised or itch

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It seems like broken vein or telangiectasia. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion, twice daily.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D