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I get small red dots (petechia?) on my legs and ankles after a hot shower, but they aren't there regularly. is this a sign of a serious disease?

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Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuang answered

No.: most likely is that hot water causing blood vessels dilated and then blood leaking out into the skin. if there's blood disease, it would cause large red patch.

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

I get small red dots (petechia?) on my legs and ankles after a hot shower, but they aren't there regularly. is this a sign of a serious disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuang answered

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