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I have purple-ish colored dots about the size of a freckle that have appeared on my right forearm overnight. they are flat, not itchy or painful and only in a 2inch wide by 8 inch long. 1st time w/these but believe they may be petechiae. concerning?

Q: i have purple-ish colored dots about the size of a freckle that have appeared on my right forearm overnight. they are flat, not itchy or painful and only in a 2inch wide by 8 inch long. 1st time w/these but believe they may be petechiae. concerning?

: I would follow up today with urgent care or ER that can do complete blood count, as it may be petechia. Any dots in your mouth? .

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I would follow up today with urgent care or ER that can do complete blood count, as it may be petechia. Any dots in your mouth? .

Answered 5/1/2023

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A member asked:

I have purple-ish colored dots about the size of a freckle that have appeared on my right forearm overnight. they are flat, not itchy or painful and only in a 2inch wide by 8 inch long. 1st time w/these but believe they may be petechiae. concerning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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