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What Could Multiple, Tiny, Brown Spots Under The Foot Indicate?
I have brown spots under my foot. I recently had henna done on my hand and I don t know if it s henne or not. But I don t understand how I could have gotten so many spots there are little ones and big ones and some that are lighter and some that are darker it s scaring me I never not jes it until ring now
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Hi Dear
Welcome to health care magic team.
Understanding your concern.
Dark spots under the skin on the bottom of your foot might appear harmless, but in some cases the spots are symptoms of internal bleeding and might require emergency treatment. It can be signs of a blood-clotting disorder called purpura.
Low levels of platelets, which are cells responsible for helping your blood clot, are the trigger of purpura, although the exact cause of the condition remains a mystery. Most people with purpura experience an immune system breakdown that results in an unhealthful reduction of platelets. While a normal adult or child may have up to 450,000 platelets, someone with purpura often has less than 20,000 and is vulnerable to internal bleeding
Avoid drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen that can affect the function of your platelets if you have been diagnosed with purpura.
Low-impact exercise like walking may be beneficial, although contact sports like football increase your risk for injury and bleeding.
Contact your doctor if you suffer abnormal bruising or bleeding or notice a rash of tiny purple or red spots underneath the skin on the bottom of your feet, as well as dark spots that resemble a birthmark.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to health care magic team.
Understanding your concern.
Dark spots under the skin on the bottom of your foot might appear harmless, but in some cases the spots are symptoms of internal bleeding and might require emergency treatment. It can be signs of a blood-clotting disorder called purpura.
Low levels of platelets, which are cells responsible for helping your blood clot, are the trigger of purpura, although the exact cause of the condition remains a mystery. Most people with purpura experience an immune system breakdown that results in an unhealthful reduction of platelets. While a normal adult or child may have up to 450,000 platelets, someone with purpura often has less than 20,000 and is vulnerable to internal bleeding
Avoid drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen that can affect the function of your platelets if you have been diagnosed with purpura.
Low-impact exercise like walking may be beneficial, although contact sports like football increase your risk for injury and bleeding.
Contact your doctor if you suffer abnormal bruising or bleeding or notice a rash of tiny purple or red spots underneath the skin on the bottom of your feet, as well as dark spots that resemble a birthmark.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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