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What Does Red Spots On The Arms Indicate?
I often get red blood spots on my arms. When I massage them, they disappear more quickly, or turn lighter red. Most of the time I do not know when I have bumped something to cause the spots. I do not take blood thinning medications. Could taking a multiple vitamin help? Or should I try increasing my daily Vitamin D from 2000 to 4000?
Wed, 6 Dec 2017
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Good Evening,
Thanks for given information,As your symptoms appear red spot on arm it can be due to little bumps are caused by keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition that usually affects the arms and thighs (although it sometimes appears on the buttocks and face, too). It's caused by a buildup of the protein keratin, which can plug a hair follicle, resulting in a bump.
at first you need to check your vitamin D level from laboratory.after that if you feel that need it you can take
For skin health you can take Multi vitamins
Thanks,
for consult
Regards,
Dr,Naeem. MD
Thanks for given information,As your symptoms appear red spot on arm it can be due to little bumps are caused by keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition that usually affects the arms and thighs (although it sometimes appears on the buttocks and face, too). It's caused by a buildup of the protein keratin, which can plug a hair follicle, resulting in a bump.
at first you need to check your vitamin D level from laboratory.after that if you feel that need it you can take
For skin health you can take Multi vitamins
Thanks,
for consult
Regards,
Dr,Naeem. MD
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