Question 1

i am noticing black and blue spots on my legs that appeared suddenly. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: If they look like bruises, and they are in places you did not injure, they should be investigated soon.

Question 2

i have blue spots in my legs?

Accepted Answer

Need more: Many things can cause this.  Perhaps a virtrual consult would be the best way to address  this.

Question 3

i suddenly have blue spots underneath the surface of my skin. it looks like blood and it is on my leg. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Veins/blood: If they're long thin blue lines or streaks, you're seeing veins and that's normal. If you're seeing splotches or large, wide areas of blue discoloration, that's bleeding under the skin and called "purpura."  unless you've had trauma to explain it, that's abnormal and should be checked out immediately. A blood count, including platelets, will help to clarify the issue.

Question 4

hi dr.

please advise on the following,  my legs has these red,blue spots that comes and goes like i got badly hurt?

Accepted Answer

Rash: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 5

biopsy on lip and leg yesterday with 10 spots frozen on face.  what are the signs that these may be cancerous? (red hair, blue eyes, fair skin)

Accepted Answer

Signs of Skin Cancer: Basal cell carcinoma may appear as:
a pearly or waxy bump
a flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion
squamous cell carcinoma may appear as:
a firm, red nodule
a flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface
melanoma signs include:
a large brownish spot with darker speckles
a mole that changes in color, size or feel or that bleeds
a small lesion with an irregular border.

Question 6

blue spot appeared on my left leg, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Most likely a bruise, but see your doctor if it does not go away in a few days.

Question 7

hi i have a red blue spot under my knee on the right leg, it doesn't hurt but i have a blue spot on the left leg that hurts, what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Several things!: But the diagnosis of erythema nodosum must be excluded, since it has systemic causes! it is an autoimmune condition.

Question 8

my leg is broken and my friends and i made a homemade splint and cast, but it is turning blue near the spot where the bone broke. it also went numb.

Accepted Answer

Immediate evaluation: See a orthopedic doctor now or go to ER Fracture should be stabilized to prevent further problems.

Question 9

i noticed a firm, purple/blue lump on my leg, about four inches below my right knee about six weeks ago.  no pain, but some itching surrounding it.  has grown larger, and there is a black spot in the center. two more lumps have formed around it?

Accepted Answer

: Insect bite?  Contact dermatitis?  Toxicodendron dermatitis (eg., poison ivy)?  Impossible to tell without seeing.  Check with physical or virtual doc

Question 10

i have a very light blue/purple/gray spot on my leg. it is very small. i thought it was a bruise but it does not hurt. could it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: It needs to be checked to say what it may be, see your doctor or a dermatologist to find what that spot is.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Blue spots on legs

A member asked:

I am noticing black and blue spots on my legs that appeared suddenly. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I have blue spots in my legs?

A member asked:

I suddenly have blue spots underneath the surface of my skin. it looks like blood and it is on my leg. what could this be?

A member asked:

Hi dr. please advise on the following, my legs has these red,blue spots that comes and goes like i got badly hurt?

A member asked:

Biopsy on lip and leg yesterday with 10 spots frozen on face. what are the signs that these may be cancerous? (red hair, blue eyes, fair skin)

A member asked:

Blue spot appeared on my left leg, what is it?

A member asked:

Hi i have a red blue spot under my knee on the right leg, it doesn't hurt but i have a blue spot on the left leg that hurts, what could they be?

A member asked:

My leg is broken and my friends and i made a homemade splint and cast, but it is turning blue near the spot where the bone broke. it also went numb.

A member asked:

I noticed a firm, purple/blue lump on my leg, about four inches below my right knee about six weeks ago. no pain, but some itching surrounding it. has grown larger, and there is a black spot in the center. two more lumps have formed around it?

A member asked:

I have a very light blue/purple/gray spot on my leg. it is very small. i thought it was a bruise but it does not hurt. could it be skin cancer?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?