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What Do Rashes On The Lower Legs Indicate?

I had petechiae rash on both of my lower legs only for about a month, which went away but now I m getting little spots just a few, (not like the first time which covered the front of my lower legs) on my legs, arms, abd. and face. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 2 Nov 2017
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Hello there. I have read through your question and would like to advice you that you should get your complete blood profile done including platelet count and bleeding and clotting time. Recurrent petechiae can be a sign of thrombocytopenia which will require treatment. It may also be an allergic reaction in which case it should subside on taking antihistamine s like benadryl. You have to discuss that with your physician. I hope that answers your question. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.
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What Do Rashes On The Lower Legs Indicate?

Hello there. I have read through your question and would like to advice you that you should get your complete blood profile done including platelet count and bleeding and clotting time. Recurrent petechiae can be a sign of thrombocytopenia which will require treatment. It may also be an allergic reaction in which case it should subside on taking antihistamine s like benadryl. You have to discuss that with your physician. I hope that answers your question. If you have any other questions please feel free to write.