What Causes Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis Over The Legs?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

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Mon, 20 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : so I had this frickle looking dots on my both lower leg which should I be worried. I get no itch,pain,and no bleeding. I had these more than 3 years what is it and how can I remove them?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cosmetic skin problem,need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed pigmented purpuric dermatosis over the legs .
This is a common skin problem which tends to occur in certain people . It causes reddish to brownish small freckle like spots over bilateral ankles .
These spots do not usually extend above the knees .
They are basically a cosmetic problem ,so no treatment is required in most cases .
Only if there is any associated itching or discomfort ,then topical application of steroids or moisturisers may be necessary .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul

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