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I have a small area of petichae on my fore arm and hand. noticed when i woke up this morning, could this be from sleeping on my arm?
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Yes! Of course I cannot see your arm, but that would not be unusual. Anything that restricts blood from returning and increases the pressure in the capillary beds could cause that, including sleeping on it. As long as everything else is ok and it doesn't get worse, should be ok.
Answered 1/13/2022
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