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What Causes Red Spots On The Leg?

I have a very small cookie size mark on my leg just above my ankle. It looks like a red spotted hickey. I have had this for several months and now more small spots are appearing on my legs that have the same look. What could this be and how can I get rid of them? They don t itch and are not raised.
Fri, 15 Feb 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red spots on the leg which seems to be due to folliculitis and it could be due to allergic reaction and frictional heat generation from clothes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. Apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Spots On The Leg?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red spots on the leg which seems to be due to folliculitis and it could be due to allergic reaction and frictional heat generation from clothes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. Apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari