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I have very tiny blood spots the size of fire ants on both my upper arms all over and a huge painless bruise on one. only on upper arms though. why?

Q: i have very tiny blood spots the size of fire ants on both my upper arms all over and a huge painless bruise on one. only on upper arms though. why?

Petichiae &amp; purpura: Please get a full exam immediately. These may be petichiae and purpura abd require further investigation.

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Petichiae & purpura: Please get a full exam immediately. These may be petichiae and purpura abd require further investigation.

Answered 8/11/2016

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A member asked:

I have very tiny blood spots the size of fire ants on both my upper arms all over and a huge painless bruise on one. only on upper arms though. why?

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