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What Causes Weird Itchy Purple Spots On Breasts?
Question: I get these weird purple bruise type spots on my breasts and now my nipple is itchy
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
Regular exposure of low heat leads to localized area of reticulated erythema and hyperpigmentation. It is also known as toasted skin syndrome.
Other differential diagnosis comes in mind is Livido reticularis. In livido reticularis discoloration is due to swelling of venules as capillary block occurs due to thrombi. biopsy of skin is needed to diagnose this.
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Hope this clears your doubt.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
Regular exposure of low heat leads to localized area of reticulated erythema and hyperpigmentation. It is also known as toasted skin syndrome.
Other differential diagnosis comes in mind is Livido reticularis. In livido reticularis discoloration is due to swelling of venules as capillary block occurs due to thrombi. biopsy of skin is needed to diagnose this.
There is a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may utilize that. Alternatively, you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY with subject line as "ATTN: Dr. Shahid Hassan".
Hope this clears your doubt.
Thanks
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