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Random red spots on body, look like bruises when heal and look like small petichiae around it. very itchy and look pale when scratched, usually in 2's?

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Red spots: Need more information and description size ,number,tenderness any new medications, are you on asprin, or any anti coagulate medications, any recent infections It sounds like Erythema Nodosum: for which there are many causes----you should have your Doctor examine you

Answered 9/7/2020

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