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Suggest Treatment For Small Red Spots On Lower Calf

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: I just noticed small red spots on my lower calf. Inside. There are 2 on one leg and 5-6 on other. Not raised not itchy. What could this be? It does not look like eczema.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Purpura

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These small spots are purpura ( bleed under skin ).
These are very common and are usually asymptomatic.
These happens spontaneously and are harmless.
They will disappear with time.
You can use a mild steroid cream like fluticasone for faster recovery.
If you get more spots please get your platelet levels checked.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

How bad would it have to be before I get my platelets tested? I don't have a hematologist. Both my parents have myelodysplastic syndrome so I am very concerned. Also I am scheduled for knee replacement in December.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get regular blood check up

Detailed Answer:
Hello
If you develop more than 50 spots you must get platelet levels checked.
You should also get regular blood check up every month as your parents have myelodysplastic syndrome.
Its important to get screened for the disease.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj