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Blood marks on skin
I have reocurring red spots surface under skin on forearms. I am 65 yrs old and am sure I have some sun damage on
forearms. Legs do not do this. I use skin protection. I am wondering if it is from sun damage or something else. They look like blood spots and are smooth. They may disappear in a few days and for no reason reappear in another area on forearm. Thanks for any info you can tell me.
Patsy806
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forearms. Legs do not do this. I use skin protection. I am wondering if it is from sun damage or something else. They look like blood spots and are smooth. They may disappear in a few days and for no reason reappear in another area on forearm. Thanks for any info you can tell me.
Patsy806
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From the symptoms the possibility of petechiael spots needs to be ruled out. Petechiae are pinpoint-sized red dots under the surface of the skin. They are common after skin trauma and viral infections. They should go away in a few days. But if they persist then please consult a physician and get other causes ruled out which include allergic reaction, autoimmune diseases, thrombocytopenia, ITP or leukemias.
My sincere advice is to get it examined from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.