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Suggest Treatment For Red Spots On The Arms
Question: Recently red spots, some rather have began appearing on my arms. Irregular in shape. What could cause this?
Brief Answer:
Dear Mr.XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using out service . Red spots could have different reasons. It could be an allergy, sun related ,insect bites and sometimes related to medications. There are medications as blood thinners like Aspirin and Plavix that can give this red spot due to openings of the superficial skin capillaries. Other possibility is skin disorders and cancer. It is important to have an evaluation with a dermatologist,mostly because they have an irregular shape. Stay pending for color changes too.
I hope that my advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara
Dear Mr.XXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using out service . Red spots could have different reasons. It could be an allergy, sun related ,insect bites and sometimes related to medications. There are medications as blood thinners like Aspirin and Plavix that can give this red spot due to openings of the superficial skin capillaries. Other possibility is skin disorders and cancer. It is important to have an evaluation with a dermatologist,mostly because they have an irregular shape. Stay pending for color changes too.
I hope that my advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara
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