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What Do Red Rashes On Arms And Legs Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015

Question: Hi, my girlfriend over the past few weeks has developed several round red blotches on her legs arms and uper back. They are about two inches round and looks like broken blood vesels. She has not used any strange shower gels or soaps. My e-mail: YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
nees some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I'm Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf and will look into your problem.

There could be a number of causes for the symptoms you gave. I would be ina better position to guide you if you answer following questions:
1. Are they painful?
2. Any history of itch over it?
3. Any history of similar complaint in family?
4. Any family history of easy brusibility?
5. Does she have diabetes, hypertension, or any other chronic illness?
6. Any history of fever, frequent bleeding or fatigue?
7. Any other symptom that you would like to
share?
8. Has she unsergone any lab investigation? If yes then share results please

I'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interestof yours.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 days later)

Yes the area is painful, no family history of this symptom, no diabetes,no history of bleeding, fever, or fatigue. No lab work as ye
t.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be some hematological problem; needs further workup at hospital

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them as well as the image. There could be two probable causes. First possibility could be some hematological problem which needs further workup.
Second, they seem to be metabolized blood accumulation beneath skin. This could be because of trauma to that particular area resulting in blood accumulation beneath skin which later on metabolized giving different colors. Chances are unlikely for this because they are multiple in number and not present on a particular area.

Suggestion:
I would suggest you to ask her to pay a visit to hospital and get an appointment for a medical specialist or hematologist. Either one of them will examine these areas and will order some investigations like complete blood count(CBC) with ESR, peripheral film, etc which will help to specify the condition. Treatment will start on the basis of results. Meanwhile i would suggest:
- ibuprofen for pain
- warm compression over the site of lesion. It will give soothing effect.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you both good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Thanks very Dr. I will heed your advice.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for your help. Dont't forget to close the discussion and rate it.

Wishing you both good health!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E