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Why Am I Getting Sudden Red And Purple Blotches On My Forearms?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Question: I am getting sudden red/purple blotches on my forearms......
I am not a heart patient.
I do take allergy and breathing meds, thyroid, vitamin D, estrogel.

My last bloodwork was normal. I do not have hbp. I saw my doctor three weeks ago--but she has closed her practice. My dermatologist has sold his practice.

What could be going on?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ecchymotic patches, related to thin skin, no treatment required

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

According to your complaints it seems to be ecchymotic patches.
These are very common in old age and are related to thin skin.
They don’t require any active intervention and nothing needs to be done.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

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Why Am I Getting Sudden Red And Purple Blotches On My Forearms?

Brief Answer: Ecchymotic patches, related to thin skin, no treatment required Detailed Answer: Hi, According to your complaints it seems to be ecchymotic patches. These are very common in old age and are related to thin skin. They don’t require any active intervention and nothing needs to be done. Regards Dr Asmeet