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What Do Red Spots On The Right Leg Indicate?

small red spots, started on right leg, I first thought an insect bite, they are not. two or three - in a row, started Fri. 7/23, now more on right leg and few on left and two or three on each arm, -by shoulder and arm pit. Start out bright red, almost a white circle around and within 24 hours, red spreads and looks like a bruise, small itching starts a few hours into appearance. Spots are not hot , do not seep, a bit raised, after several hours. Initial spot is the size of the head of a common pin as I use in sewing. Does not look like a bite/no center hole from the intruder/ a center appears as the spot grows larger and color changes. I have no medical conditions, I take no prescriptions, I have had one orthoscopic knee procedure to repair torn meniscus-5 yrs ago. Haven t been out of the country. Noticed a couple red spots after a shower, then attended a family reunion at a St Park Grp. Camp and watched them spread and more develop. No fever. I am home and now have about a dozen spots. What am I dealing with and what kind of doctor should I see?
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

There are many possible causes of the red spots on the leg.

It can be a contact dermatitis.

I suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application.

I also suggest using an antihistamine such as Loratadine.

If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a dermatologist for further evaluation.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Do Red Spots On The Right Leg Indicate?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. There are many possible causes of the red spots on the leg. It can be a contact dermatitis. I suggest using Hydrocortisone cream for local application. I also suggest using an antihistamine such as Loratadine. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see a dermatologist for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician