U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Los Angeles, CA
A 53-year-old male asked:

I noticed a small purple/red spot on my forearm, about the size of small kernal of corn ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
How long?: If this has been present for a few days and is getting smaller, just watch it for another week. If this has been present for a long time, ask your doctor to take a lot at it. If it blanches when you press on it, then it is likely a small hemangioma.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
2.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 48-year-old female asked:
I noticed a small flat purple spot on my arm , I thought maybe it was a bruise , then another one , but smaller shows up the next day . No pain?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 47-year-old female asked:
Had a small pale freckle on back. Seemed to get a spot under it. Over last 8 months it is now red, raised with purple,pink mottled appearance. Itchy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year-old female asked:
Infected pimple healed weeks ago & skin closed, but still a quarter-sized, slightly swollen, slightly painful red/purple spot (no open skin). Need Dr?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 34-year-old female asked:
Purple/red pea sized spot In groin area between vagina and thigh. Not sore. Is it bad?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
Small red purple spot in an enlarged papilla left cheek & a canker sore inside red cheek. I have allergies but overall feel fine. No trauma, feel ok?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jul 7, 2015

People also 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?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Hi i have a spot on the top of my arm just above my wrist. It's purplish red and when I lightly rub over it , it feels like there is a slight knot un?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A small dime sized red spot on my arm. No bump, no skin breakage... the skin is smooth, but if feels as if I have had a shot. NO shots received! Help!
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have a big red spot on my shoulder its been there for years it looks simular to a sunburn sometimes feels sensitive has small purple dots concerned?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Hello. I'm here to ask about a small greenish/purple spot on my arm. It was from where an i.V needle was placed. It does not hurt. Just odd to me.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.