What Causes Red Spots On The Arm?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: I have theses little red dots on my arm like an old man that's been in the hospital

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
These are ecchymosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and you have developed ecchymosis.
These are due to leakage of blood in the skin.
They are common in persons with thin skin, following minor trauma and due to blood thinning medicines.
I would recommend you to go for blood platelets, bleeding time and clotting time to rule out any internal cause for the same.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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