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What Causes Scattering Dark Spots On Upper Arms, Body And Legs?

good morning! i have a lot of dark spot scattered on my upper arms, body back and front and legs until my knee cap only,its not painful and I observed it started when i took vitamins more or less 5 years ago,it started on my arms and then on my body till my legs,so i stop taking that vitamins. till now these dark spots are still scattering all over my body. my normal bp is 90/70 but sometimes it reaches to 80/50
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of scattering dark spots on upper arms, body and legs which postulated to be caused by virus which could be due to increased skin sensitivity and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. It is a self limiting condition. I would suggest you to:-

- Apply cold compresses to the affected area .

- Topical steroid application helps in symptomatic relief .

- Take over the counter anti allergic drug like benadryl or zyrtec .

- Avoid sun exposure .

- Drink plenty of water .

- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 even if you are not under sun exposure.

If symptoms doesn't get better in 3-4 days consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe steroids or hydroxychloroquine.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Scattering Dark Spots On Upper Arms, Body And Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of scattering dark spots on upper arms, body and legs which postulated to be caused by virus which could be due to increased skin sensitivity and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. It is a self limiting condition. I would suggest you to:- - Apply cold compresses to the affected area . - Topical steroid application helps in symptomatic relief . - Take over the counter anti allergic drug like benadryl or zyrtec . - Avoid sun exposure . - Drink plenty of water . - Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 even if you are not under sun exposure. If symptoms doesn t get better in 3-4 days consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe steroids or hydroxychloroquine. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari