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I was floating in my pool on a plastic inner tube and when i went to get off and lifted my arm up,it hurt because the skin had stuck to the plastic.now i notice a small patch of petechiae on it could that be caused by the trauma when peeled off?

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Dr. Clancy Hughes answered

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Yes petechiae: Yes, minor trauma can cause disruption to small capillaries. A bit of sun burn could add to the likelihood

Dr Sikand agreed

Answered 3/28/2020

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A member asked:

I was floating in my pool on a plastic inner tube and when i went to get off and lifted my arm up,it hurt because the skin had stuck to the plastic.now i notice a small patch of petechiae on it could that be caused by the trauma when peeled off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clancy Hughes answered

Dr Sikand agreed

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