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What Causes Small Dots On The Upper Arms While On Symbicort?
Question: I have small dots on my upper arms, particularly my left arm, that look like small bruises. They just appear for no reason and fade with time. My pulmonary doctor suggested it is a side effect of the Symbicort I use daily but I have been on this medication for 2 years and this problem just started about 6 months ago.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Autoerythrocyte Sensitization if no cause found
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
These are likely to be purpura, bleeding into the skin.
Your platelet count and coagulation work up are important.
If these are normal, there's is a benign condition known as Autoerythrocyte Sensitization purpura
Likely to be Autoerythrocyte Sensitization if no cause found
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
These are likely to be purpura, bleeding into the skin.
Your platelet count and coagulation work up are important.
If these are normal, there's is a benign condition known as Autoerythrocyte Sensitization purpura
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