What Causes Painful Brown Patch On My Left Leg?

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

Question: I am seeing brown patch on my left leg below the knee since yesterday...please find attached screenshots..there is a little pain when I press it..can you please advise...

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding spot over skin,need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached pictures.
You seem to have developed a purpura over the skin.
Now this is basically caused by deep bleeding in the skin which can occur either spontaneously or after some minor skin trauma or even insect bite.
Since the bleeding looks minor and is not associated with any discomfort, you can leave it as such. Just be cautious and see in case you develop any more similar spots over the body,then you might need blood investigations.
Take oral vitamin c supplements for few days for rapid clearance of the lesion ,eat lots of citrus fruits and salads.

Hope it helps

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)

thanks for the quick response..do I need to take any antibiotic tablets..

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

No,You don't need to take any antibiotics since it is not an infection.

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (26 minutes later)

thank you..appreciate your help

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome. If you have no more questions, please close this discussion and review.
Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad