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Dots On The Lower Legs After Getting A Tanning. What Are These?
31 years old female. no health problems. develop small pinpoint dots on my lower legs only after getting in high powered tanning bed . i have tried different lotion. gotten in the bed twice and it has happened twice. it doesnt look like the pictures of petechiae. my red dots are much smaller but all over the bottom of my legs.
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
These spots are harmless.
They are called schamberg purpura.
It happens due to mild damage to capillaries.
Dont worry apply some moisturizers,
You will be fine.
Please meet a dermatologist if it persists.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
These spots are harmless.
They are called schamberg purpura.
It happens due to mild damage to capillaries.
Dont worry apply some moisturizers,
You will be fine.
Please meet a dermatologist if it persists.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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