Question 1

quadriplegic developed small red/purple spots on tips and sides of toes. slightly raised. no pain. inc in number and spread to other toes. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Red spots: Difficult to answer without further information. I would seek medical attention as this can be serious.

Question 2

raised,red,sore spot on 2nd toe after being out in snow.i thought chilblain? 5 weeks later& its still painful, purplish and peeling.not hot & no pus?

Accepted Answer

Frost bite: You might have inflected significant tissue damage to your toe. Best to check with your doctor now.

Question 3

i have this spot on my toe. i thought it was a mosquitto bc it itched bad w no color. now its dark red almost purple. not a blister. above nail bed.

Accepted Answer

Does your dog bite ?: It still could be a bite of some sort. You are seeing a localized inflammatory reaction to a foreign protein possibly being introduced to your toe. There is dilation of the blood vessels and possible sub-dermal bleeding. Warm compresses may speed the resolution of the condition. If there is no improvement soon then it would be best to see your doctor.

Question 4

i am experiencing  foot itching and non blanching red or purple spots.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: what you are describing could be petechiae or ecchymoses.  This could be cause by drug/chemical exposure, insect bite, injury, or undiagnosed bleeding disorder.  It is best to show them to your doctor.

Question 5

bitten by leech while in river, top of foot over arch. 1 week later top of foot large red, swollen area. itchy, dark purple spot at bite. treatment?

Accepted Answer

Leech Bite?: It is actually rare to be allergic or to have a reaction to a leech bite.  Assuming it was a leech bite, you could have some irritation and itching, but normally should have no further problems if you have good health and no leech allergies. However, if you are experiencing symptoms such as you describe, then you need to seek medical attention as it may be infected.

Question 6

what would cause 2 purple spots on both big toes, in the same area? i thought maybe shoes but i have been wearing sandals.

Accepted Answer

The symmetry of it: suggests you are doing something to both feet, perhaps where you are putting your feet, under desk, sure sounds like bruises from something external. If more appear see your doctor

Question 7

what can cause little red spots on the skin on my toes?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot : You may be experiencing the beginning of a fungal infection.

Question 8

i have red spots in the palm of my hands and soles of my feet that are now purple and itchy. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

New: if this is something new and recent, you may have hand foot and mouth disease

Question 9

what causes would make one leg swell and have hot spots in lower leg areas not the entire lower leg? do have narrowing at botrom,but no doctors have offered any treatment. toes turn,red,purple, and black in any weather temperature ,raynauds ruled out?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. What you described suggests venous thrombosis. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 10

red spots head to toe, no fever, mild sore throat, my sock on leg was able to cause material impression on leg in skin like spots , ie red , lump etc?

Accepted Answer

You need immediate-: -attention! There are many possibilities from viral to streptococcus that can cause this. The material imprint is due 2 swelling of the leg. Get in to see your PCP now, or go 2 urgent care.

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Quadriplegic developed small red/purple spots on tips and sides of toes. slightly raised. no pain. inc in number and spread to other toes. what is it?

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Raised,red,sore spot on 2nd toe after being out in snow.i thought chilblain? 5 weeks later& its still painful, purplish and peeling.not hot & no pus?

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I have this spot on my toe. i thought it was a mosquitto bc it itched bad w no color. now its dark red almost purple. not a blister. above nail bed.

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I am experiencing foot itching and non blanching red or purple spots.

A member asked:

Bitten by leech while in river, top of foot over arch. 1 week later top of foot large red, swollen area. itchy, dark purple spot at bite. treatment?

A member asked:

What would cause 2 purple spots on both big toes, in the same area? i thought maybe shoes but i have been wearing sandals.

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What can cause little red spots on the skin on my toes?

A member asked:

I have red spots in the palm of my hands and soles of my feet that are now purple and itchy. what causes this?

A member asked:

What causes would make one leg swell and have hot spots in lower leg areas not the entire lower leg? do have narrowing at botrom,but no doctors have offered any treatment. toes turn,red,purple, and black in any weather temperature ,raynauds ruled out?

A member asked:

Red spots head to toe, no fever, mild sore throat, my sock on leg was able to cause material impression on leg in skin like spots , ie red , lump etc?

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