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What can cause flat red spots on child's arm that together form a line about 2 inches long and 5mm wide over a vein. it is flat and doesn't turn white when pressed, no pain or wormth no other symptoms doesn't recall injury?

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Hard to diagnose without seeing the area. Best see the pediatrician or dermatologist ASAP

Answered 11/8/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Something that localized is likely a scratch or a scrape, which may be recalled or not in a school aged child. If the skin is intact and there is no pain, allow up to a week for the mark to fade partially.

Answered 11/11/2021

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