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What Causes Instant Cigarette Like Burns On Skin That Leaves Round Red Marks?

Hi my name is Helene ,73 yrs old have R.A. ,Fibro. Osteporo,a number of others too numerous to mention ,oh and just got off .MA.C MEDICINE the secon time since 2010 my question is ,I have suddenly developed some places on my skin that look like cigarette burns ,do not burn itch or anything ,Dr.doesn t know what they r ,they stay there for a while and dry up ,but leave a perfect round red place on me ,I probably have about 4 on my body right now in random places ,what r they?I dont have $15.00
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hello Thanks for the query.
These spots might be purpurae.
Get total blood count along with platelets done.
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What Causes Instant Cigarette Like Burns On Skin That Leaves Round Red Marks?

Hello Thanks for the query. These spots might be purpurae. Get total blood count along with platelets done.