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What Causes Dark Purple Dots On The Labia?

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017

Question: I have small dark purple blue dots on both sides of my labia. They do not hurt, itch, ooze or feel raised. I noticed them after getting waxed and thought it was bruising but they returned near the hair follicles a few weeks after. Needless to say I am freaking out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have noted your concern.
Most likely they are Angiokeratomas. I request you to kindly upload an image in "Report section" so that I am able to confirm and guide you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Angiokeratomas

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.

Yes, these are angiokeratomas. Angiokeratomes are superficial dilated/ ectatic capilaries in the dermis. They might bleed profusely on trauma. The best way to go forward would be to get them fulgurated with cautery machine and that would be curative.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 hours later)

Thank you Doctor!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Regards

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