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What Is The Reason For Itchy Blood Spots On The Arms?
I often get blood spots on my arms and don t always know why. I can scratch my arm because it is itchy and next thing I know I have what looks like the start of a bruise. I also realize that I sometimes must have hit my arm or hand on something because there will be a blood spot.
Fri, 20 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy blood spots on the arms which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected.
Blood spots can also occur due to excessive taking of blood thinner . I would suggest you to start taking anti allergic medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching.
Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes to reduce itching and redness . If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined.
You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching and prevent the spots from direct sunlight .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy blood spots on the arms which seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to dermatitis. It could be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting infected.
Blood spots can also occur due to excessive taking of blood thinner . I would suggest you to start taking anti allergic medications such as Allegra. You should apply a steroid ointment like cortisone over the rash area for relieving inflammation and itching.
Application of calamine lotion will be effective to soothe the skin. Apply cold compresses over itchy rashes to reduce itching and redness . If symptoms still keeps on persisting you should visit dermatologist once and get it examined.
You should go for patch test and blood tests and start treatment after proper prescription. You should maintain proper cleanliness and avoid scratching and prevent the spots from direct sunlight .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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