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Which Specialist Should I Consult To Treat Prolonged Petechiae On Feet And Ankles?
I have what my pcp believes to be petachia on my feet and ankles. He did bloodwork checking for platelet counts and inflammation markers. Bloodwork was good. He didn't schedule a follow up appointment or anything. It has been a month and the petachia have not gone away. I feel like I need additional testing and am not sure whether to follow up with PCP or right to a dermatologist. What would you recommend?
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
HI it wil be better if you can visit a Specialist called Hematologist . Of course a consultation with Dermatologist may follow if Hematologist suggests so.
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Hello,
As your all the blood work is normal, i suspect it to be either infectious or vasculitis.
But it is better to check the clotting factors level. Because its deficiency may also cause petichiea.
Some Autoimmune diseases and drugs also cause Petichiea.
Please check for antinuclear antibodies.
Treatment depends on the cause.
Please consult the Dermatologist as well as infectious disease specialist.
Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
As your all the blood work is normal, i suspect it to be either infectious or vasculitis.
But it is better to check the clotting factors level. Because its deficiency may also cause petichiea.
Some Autoimmune diseases and drugs also cause Petichiea.
Please check for antinuclear antibodies.
Treatment depends on the cause.
Please consult the Dermatologist as well as infectious disease specialist.
Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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