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Suggest Treatment For Petechiae

Posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014

Question: I am a 33 yr old female with fair skin who has never tanned before. In my early 20's, i developed petechiae on all my extremities. I was diagnosed at that time with a Factor VIII deficiency (mild). I now have increasing petechiae after 3 sessions in tanning bed. What could be cause(s)?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Test it

Detailed Answer:
The deficiency of clotting factors may be genetic, or due to liver damage (basically).
So if you had a mild deficiency initially, the chances are that the deficiency is persisting.
A reduction in any other component that helps clotting like platelets, or a minor infection like viral infection (that reduces platelets) may cause petechiae.
Best test it again.
If deficiency persists, FFP or Factor VIII transfusion may be needed.
Best of luck

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 minutes later)

Thank you very much. What is FFP?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About FFP

Detailed Answer:
Its a blood product fractioned from whole blood by any good blood bank. It is rich on all factors- fresh frozen plasma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar