How to treat the blood dots present in the skin?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have blood dots present under my skin. But it appears only in my arms. I have them on a different arm every morning. I do not have itching, and they are not raised.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are called petechiae. It can occur due to multiple causes. Please mention about the other clinical complaints you have. Please say about the recurrence of these blood dots and your drug history. Please report about the recent history of trauma.

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Answer 2

Hi,

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It can occur secondary to penicillin intake. But there is no need to worry unless it happens with fever. Check your complete blood count with platelet, clotting time and bleeding time soon.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

We need to find the underlying cause, but sometimes it can occur due to minor trauma or secondary bacterial infection. In case of a fever, we need to rule out a viral fever. In your case, it can occur due to the use of penicillin. It can subside once you stop the drug. Coming to blood tests, it helps to rule out the other causes of petechiae, like low platelet count and bleeding disorders.

Thank you.