- female
- 40 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm worried about some red blood spots on my left arm that have been there for years and seem like blood clots. They don't itch, hurt, or swell, but if I rub them, they disappear for a bit but then come back. It seems like there are more of them now. I read online that it could be Contact dermatitis, but I have only a few visible blood clots. I saw a skin doctor who did a blood test, but it didnt show anything. She suggested a biopsy, which Im not ready for. Could you tell me what this might be and how to treat it?
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That needs Physical Examination,visit Dermatologist for the same and appropriate management
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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