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What Causes Red Dot At The Back Of Hand?

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: I have a small red dot on the back of my right hand. First it started looking like a bruis,but i never recall doing anything to get bruised. Ir has now turned red. Doesn't itch, doesn't hurt. Its just appeared out of nowhere

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 hours later)

Just a note i have a small scar located in the area.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No active treatment required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the pictures.
It seems you have a got little haemorrhage from your blood capillaries collected into your skin. Its called eccymosis.
Sometimes it can occur after trivial trauma or insect bite.
Nothing to worry as it will resolve spontaneously in few days.
Apply topical heparin ointment ( Thrombophob) thrice a day for faster resolution.
Hope this information was useful.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar