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What Causes Purple Itchy Bruises All Over The Legs?

Hi For the last two weeks I have been very abnormally itchy. It is to the point where I have purple bruises all over my legs and arms. It isn t just your normal dry skin. I have been lathering myself in coconut oil, tried oatmeal baths, other lotions, lavender, and nothing is helping.
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of purple itchy bruises all over the legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to some medications that thin the blood, such as aspirin, corticosteroids or warfarin , clogging of skin pores, supplements like fish oil, which also make blood thin, allergic reaction and sunburn. Need not to worry. Stop taking any medicine that you are taking currently , avoid sun exposure and drink plenty of water. Avoid touching or pricking itchy bruises. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination of condition. Doctor may prescribe anti allergic or give adrenaline short. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Purple Itchy Bruises All Over The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of purple itchy bruises all over the legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to some medications that thin the blood, such as aspirin, corticosteroids or warfarin , clogging of skin pores, supplements like fish oil, which also make blood thin, allergic reaction and sunburn. Need not to worry. Stop taking any medicine that you are taking currently , avoid sun exposure and drink plenty of water. Avoid touching or pricking itchy bruises. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination of condition. Doctor may prescribe anti allergic or give adrenaline short. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari