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What Are The Wine Colored Blotches On My Forearms?

Lately, I have noticed wine colored blotches appearing on my forearms....Just this morning I have five new ones on the right arm, and just one on the left arm. They don t hurt at all; they are not raised lesions...so, should I be concerned? I am a very young, active grandma...of 73 years.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Wine coloured patches may be ecchymoses. It due rupture of capillaries in the lower layer of skin... dermis. It occurs commonly in old age due to the aging process. So, it is called senile ecchymoses. Do not worry. The patches may vanish in few weeks after becoming black. However, you may consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Take tablets of vitamin C and vitamin K for few months. Apply thrombophob oint on the patches. Take vitamin C containing fruits more... orange, guava... etc. Avoid injuries to the skin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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What Are The Wine Colored Blotches On My Forearms?

Hi, Wine coloured patches may be ecchymoses. It due rupture of capillaries in the lower layer of skin... dermis. It occurs commonly in old age due to the aging process. So, it is called senile ecchymoses. Do not worry. The patches may vanish in few weeks after becoming black. However, you may consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Take tablets of vitamin C and vitamin K for few months. Apply thrombophob oint on the patches. Take vitamin C containing fruits more... orange, guava... etc. Avoid injuries to the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist