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What Causes Red Spots On Arms In Older People And Ways To Get Rid Of These Spots?
I am 61 years old and a diabetic. I get large red spots only on my arms--irregular in shape and absolutely flat. There's no pain and they usually take a couple of weeks to disappear. I see others where I live who have these "spots" and it seems to be an old-age thing. What causes them and can I prevent them?
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
Hi,
They seem to be ecchymosis. These are seen due to fragile capillaries in old age. Avoid rubbing arms and trauma to the affected areas. Take tablet vitamin C 500 mg twice daily for 2 months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
They seem to be ecchymosis. These are seen due to fragile capillaries in old age. Avoid rubbing arms and trauma to the affected areas. Take tablet vitamin C 500 mg twice daily for 2 months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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