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What Causes Unusual Bruises On Legs?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2015
Question: my mother has recently got a nasty looking rash on her legs. It don't hurt or itch but looks really bad. She's just turned 66. Regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Purpura

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is looking like purpura ( bleed under skin).
Please get her platelet levels checked.
Also get a venous Doppler of legs done.
This will help in riling out varicose veins.
She can apply liquid paraffin in day and a mild steroid lotion like Mometasone in night.
This should give her relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Unusual Bruises On Legs?

Brief Answer: Purpura Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. It is looking like purpura ( bleed under skin). Please get her platelet levels checked. Also get a venous Doppler of legs done. This will help in riling out varicose veins. She can apply liquid paraffin in day and a mild steroid lotion like Mometasone in night. This should give her relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.