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What Causes Blood Clot Like Spots On Skin?

Hi, My son`s age is 12 yrs. His platelet count was very low when he was at the age of 2 yrs. Sisil Rose of your hospital had treated him .After the treatment, the count was normal. since from a month , he has black spots (size - approx -25 paise coin)below the knee, which appears lilke blood clot. Gradually it disapears within 3 days and appears in another area under the knee only. He has a little pain when he touches it. what is it due to? should I consult the Haemotologist? kindly answer ..
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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This could be Henoch Scholein Purpura if the platelet counts are normal
Please check a complete blood count before meeting a hematologist
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What Causes Blood Clot Like Spots On Skin?

This could be Henoch Scholein Purpura if the platelet counts are normal Please check a complete blood count before meeting a hematologist