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Can Coumadin Cause Brown Freckles On Feet And Ankles?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: can coumadin, cause an onset of freckles or what looks like brown freckles on the top of ny feet and ankles
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Petechiae

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query

Coumadin is a blood thinner which can cause brown freckles known as petechiae. These petechiae are self limiting and does not require treatment as such. Please get an INR test done to see if dose adjustment of Coumadin is required.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Can Coumadin Cause Brown Freckles On Feet And Ankles?

Brief Answer: Petechiae Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Coumadin is a blood thinner which can cause brown freckles known as petechiae. These petechiae are self limiting and does not require treatment as such. Please get an INR test done to see if dose adjustment of Coumadin is required. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards