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What Causes Red Spots On The Knee?
Question: I have a red spot on knee with a tiny dark red spot in center that looks like maybe I got bit. it isn't bleeding or oozeing , It sn't sore except if I press on it. the red area around the dark spot is about the size of a quarter. How should this be treated?
Brief Answer:
Please do find the time to attach clear images of the region for my viewing
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, please do take clear images of the affected region and either attach them to our discussion here or email them to
YYYY@YYYY
But please do mention 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line so they can be directed towards me easily. I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.
Best wishes.
Please do find the time to attach clear images of the region for my viewing
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, please do take clear images of the affected region and either attach them to our discussion here or email them to
YYYY@YYYY
But please do mention 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line so they can be directed towards me easily. I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Picture of spot
Brief Answer:
Not clear images, but a few suggestions for you to follow
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Unfortunately the image attached is very hazy and unclear, which does not really help me with a proper diagnosis, but here are my instructions:
+Cold application for 2 days
+Warm application for the next 7 days
+Rest to the knee region
+Avoid strenuous exercises or physical activities to the affected region
+Avoid contact with hot or cold objects or extreme temperatures
+It appears as though you have varicosity of veins, and so I would avoid standing for long durations of time which can further aggravate the veins and the condition of the leg
+Avoid tight fitted clothes
+Apply a cold cream over the region
+Stay well hydrated
For now this should suffice, and the affected region should gradually subside; but if it does not start regressing within 5-7 days then please write back to me and also attach a more clear image for my assessment. I wish you a speedy recovery and nothing but good health ahead.
Best wishes.
Not clear images, but a few suggestions for you to follow
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Unfortunately the image attached is very hazy and unclear, which does not really help me with a proper diagnosis, but here are my instructions:
+Cold application for 2 days
+Warm application for the next 7 days
+Rest to the knee region
+Avoid strenuous exercises or physical activities to the affected region
+Avoid contact with hot or cold objects or extreme temperatures
+It appears as though you have varicosity of veins, and so I would avoid standing for long durations of time which can further aggravate the veins and the condition of the leg
+Avoid tight fitted clothes
+Apply a cold cream over the region
+Stay well hydrated
For now this should suffice, and the affected region should gradually subside; but if it does not start regressing within 5-7 days then please write back to me and also attach a more clear image for my assessment. I wish you a speedy recovery and nothing but good health ahead.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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