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Woke up with multiple petechiae, bleeding marks on both arms in the cubital fossa, what can cause this? location: texas.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Petechia on arms: Sweating a lot? On any medications? Poison Ivy or other weed contact, using new soap? Need picture which will be able to do soon here. Fleas, chiggers? History of allergies any where else?

Answered 11/12/2015

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