What to do for freckles that developed overnight?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have developed some brown patches and freckle like spots on my left hand overnight. I went to bed last night with a new light brown freckle on the palm of my hand and woke up this morning to it being darker and there being more freckles and patches. There are a couple of patches on my ring finger and it looks like a stain. The brown spots seem to have become darker over the day and a couple more have appeared. What do you think this could be? As far as I am aware, I have not been exposed to anything.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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These are not freckles according to the duration of appearance (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Freckles do not come overnight. There are only two possibilities. One is insect bite reaction and the second one is purpura. It is looking likeblood collection below skin, which is called as purpura. If you feel it is itching, then it could be an insect bite. If it is increasing then you should go to GP and get bleeding, clotting time and evaluate everything.

Thank you.