Question 1

im 34 yrs female, i workout 5 to 6 days per week on average of 2 hours with heavy weights &in a calorie deficit &healthy lifestyle. recently i have been finding bluish to purplish small spots on either my thigh or insides of my elbow,it doesnt hurt?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like small bruises you are getting - common in athletic people working out regularly like you are doing .
 Nothing to be concerned about please

Question 2

what causes dark purple spots to come on arm?

Accepted Answer

Purple lesions: Recommend dermatologic eval to determine diagnosis and to formulate treatment plan.

Question 3

i have recently been getting small (0.5cm) perfectly round spots (one each time) that are red/purple on arm. appear suddelny and go in 2 days?

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See a doctor: It is hard to diagnosed skin lesion without looking at it is it itchy there is any fever it could be allergy or heat rashes if persist see a doctor

Question 4

have had a spot on arm. started clear, had turned purple in 6 months. should i be worried? tried to pop it, nothing comes out.

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See your doctor: It only takes a minute to diagnose these lesions, but it's always better to be safe and get it evaluated.

Question 5

hello. i'm here to ask about a small greenish/purple spot on my arm. it was from where an i.v needle was placed. it does not hurt. just odd to me.

Accepted Answer

Bruising : It is just some bruising (blood under the skin) from the iv. As your body breaks down blood under the skin, it changes color and will eventually disappear.

Question 6

i noticed a small flat purple  spot on my arm , i thought maybe it was a bruise , then another one , but smaller shows up the next day . no pain?

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See a doctor: The purple spots you describe may be bleeding under the skin. Please see a doctor for examination and appropriate tests.

Question 7

white spots in back of elbow (size of 0.5cm x 1.5cm) 2week duration?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Get this looked at.  This is the sort of thing which cannot be diagnosed without an examination of the lesions.  Good luck.

Question 8

i have itchy reddish spots on both inner elbows, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Allergic dermatitis?: If its recent and itching  most common is atopic dermatitis , try some  steroid creams for few  days. If not improving see s dermatologist.

Question 9

2 spots showed up on my arm on the inner side of my elbow. they go away the same day or fade. then come back a couple days later. then it became 3 and?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: This is nonspecific and the lesions will have to be inspected by a physician or dermatologist for diagnosis.  Could the spots be pressure spots since they seem to come and go?

Question 10

had for i week of reddish /brown flat spots rash? above my elbow on forearm. id say bout 5 spots , what can it be ?is it danger ? no other symtoms

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Pretty rash: Based on your observation over time, doesn't seem likely to be dangerous.   You didn't note that they are painful, itch, are raised or fluid filled or blanch on pressure.  With the limited location - something came in contact with your skin cells - and they've responded mostly by changing the amount of pigment.  Take a picture -- leave them alone unless get new signals  - and compare in 1 week/mo.

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Im 34 yrs female, i workout 5 to 6 days per week on average of 2 hours with heavy weights &in a calorie deficit &healthy lifestyle. recently i have been finding bluish to purplish small spots on either my thigh or insides of my elbow,it doesnt hurt?

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What causes dark purple spots to come on arm?

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I have recently been getting small (0.5cm) perfectly round spots (one each time) that are red/purple on arm. appear suddelny and go in 2 days?

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Have had a spot on arm. started clear, had turned purple in 6 months. should i be worried? tried to pop it, nothing comes out.

A member asked:

Hello. i'm here to ask about a small greenish/purple spot on my arm. it was from where an i.v needle was placed. it does not hurt. just odd to me.

A member asked:

I noticed a small flat purple spot on my arm , i thought maybe it was a bruise , then another one , but smaller shows up the next day . no pain?

A member asked:

White spots in back of elbow (size of 0.5cm x 1.5cm) 2week duration?

A member asked:

I have itchy reddish spots on both inner elbows, what does this mean?

A member asked:

2 spots showed up on my arm on the inner side of my elbow. they go away the same day or fade. then come back a couple days later. then it became 3 and?

A member asked:

Had for i week of reddish /brown flat spots rash? above my elbow on forearm. id say bout 5 spots , what can it be ?is it danger ? no other symtoms

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