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Dark purple tiny patch(not a spot but resembles small purpura) on the inside of outer labia? doesn't go away, doesn't hurt, and not elevated.

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Dr. Sraddha Prativadi answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Small spots: This could be from trauma from intercourse or it could be small capillaries that are dilated. This is a very common finding. The labia is skin, remember, and a number of other dermatologic conditions can also occur there.

Answered 8/9/2018

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