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What Do Red Blotches On My Hands And Arms Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Question: i have red blotches on my hands and arms when i barely bump them.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Senile purpura.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Thank you for your query.

I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.

You have purpura due to the weakness of walls of small capillaries and venules and loss of supporting connective tissue in the skin. This usually happens with age as the connective tissue of skin gets gradually diminished due to normal chronological ageing and photo ageing.

I suggest you take an oral Vitamin C supplement. Use a sunscreen throughout the day.

I hope it helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Regards
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What Do Red Blotches On My Hands And Arms Indicate?

Brief Answer: Senile purpura. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for your query. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images. You have purpura due to the weakness of walls of small capillaries and venules and loss of supporting connective tissue in the skin. This usually happens with age as the connective tissue of skin gets gradually diminished due to normal chronological ageing and photo ageing. I suggest you take an oral Vitamin C supplement. Use a sunscreen throughout the day. I hope it helps you. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist Regards