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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
What are these new red marks on my body?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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What are these new red marks on my body?
by imashopper, Jan 12, 2007 12:00AM
Within the last week, red marks have been appearing first on my calves, then knees, ankles and now wrists. They are not raised or on the surface. They look very much like a red burn mark or like someone used a red marker on me. Most are in a line formation with some being dots. One circle (1") has begun to fade. They're like red port-wine birthmarks. Two that first appeared on my knee were sensitive to touch for a few hours and felt like a burn. Any idea what this could be?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 13, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 13, 2007 12:00AM
Not really. They could be hives, they could be insect bites, they could be an internal virus of some sort. Give them a few more days and show them to a doctor if they're still there. In the meantime, don't itch or rub them so the doctor can tell.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff