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Why Are There Large Blotches On My Skin?
Question: After a blood test, large blotches in the skin are seen
Brief Answer:
Hematomas
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These are possibly hematomas which disappear by themselves in a few days.
Can you upload a photo of the blotches?
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
Hematomas
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These are possibly hematomas which disappear by themselves in a few days.
Can you upload a photo of the blotches?
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr , pls see photos attached
Brief Answer:
Venipuncture hematomas
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, these seem hematomas due to venipuncture (needle insertion in vein). Possibly the needle got too far and cause blood oozing in the nearby areas.
Nothing needs to be done and these will resolve in few days. It may take few weeks for color to completely fade away. In case you see pus forming or this blotch to get bigger or more painful, then you may see a surgeon.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Venipuncture hematomas
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, these seem hematomas due to venipuncture (needle insertion in vein). Possibly the needle got too far and cause blood oozing in the nearby areas.
Nothing needs to be done and these will resolve in few days. It may take few weeks for color to completely fade away. In case you see pus forming or this blotch to get bigger or more painful, then you may see a surgeon.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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