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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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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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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

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 4/20/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Patel agreed

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