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Red and brown spots on my ankle HELP!?? (Picture included)

marthalgutierrez92
marthalgutierrez92 Posts: 62 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am definitely going to see a doctor asap, these spots keep getting worse day by day I've applied vitamin e lotion, ambi fade cream, almond and honey and nothing is working... they usually appear as little red spots after workouts but I am really scared I don't now what they are.. can they be broken capillaries?? What kind of doctor should I see? Primary care,dermatologist???? Please excuse my hairy *kitten* leg I am so scared I haven't even shaved due to fear or this worsening and the white spots are ambi fade cream

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  • JenniferLynWhatx
    JenniferLynWhatx Posts: 141 Member
    The picture makes it just look like bruises...How long have they been there? I would see your primary if you are finding random bruises often with no known cause.
  • marthalgutierrez92
    marthalgutierrez92 Posts: 62 Member
    Well it started off as a brown spot on one of my toes then gradually on my ankles and now it's coming upward towards my calves they don't hurt, itch or bug me at all maybe once in a while they''re a bit itchy... it's super scary and it sucks knowing I can't wear shorts ... thank you!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    From the picture they look like bruising but if you're really worried and they seem like they are spreading, see a doctor. What kind of exercise do you do?
  • marthalgutierrez92
    marthalgutierrez92 Posts: 62 Member
    Well I only walk and run on the treadmill and lift weights for my upper body and im scared because they're every where on my lower legs
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Strange that you don't know how that happened.

    They almost look like burns...very odd.

    If you already have a good dermatologist, start there. If not, PCP is probably fine.
  • ephiemarie
    ephiemarie Posts: 264 Member
    My first though was venous insufficiency.

    I'd skip the dermatologist and see your regular doctor ASAP. In the meantime, try to avoid activities that seem to make it worse and elevate your legs.

    Good luck to you.
  • Pupslice
    Pupslice Posts: 213 Member
    Are you currently taking blood thinners, or any other medication that could thin your blood, even aspirins can do that and so can some herbal supplements like garlic or gingko biloba. Are you really exerting yourself and not getting adequate rest between workouts? You may also be anemic. Definitely talk to a doc if this is freaking you out for your own peace of mind, but its probably just an exertion issue.
  • maxit
    maxit Posts: 880 Member
    Get yourself into urgent care if your primary care doc can't see you tomorrow. I wouldn't let it wait.
  • marthalgutierrez92
    marthalgutierrez92 Posts: 62 Member
    Yeah I'm gonna go see a doctor tomorrow and I've been drinking horse chestnut I hope it isn't something too serious I will keep yall updated tomorrow thank u all for your responses
  • Tamie_Girl
    Tamie_Girl Posts: 218 Member
    edited March 2015
    My first thought was venous insufficiency as I suffer from this disease. I had that redness, but now mine is normal skin-tone color. How are you doing now? You can PM if you wish. I know all to well about chronic venous insufficiency.


  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    I'm always going to suggest seeing a doctor for unexplained bruising. Always.
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    My first thought was petechiae - bruising usually caused by a clotting problem. I got these all over when I first got ITP and my platelet count was very low. I know this thread is from a couple months ago so I'd love to know how things went with the doctor and if you're okay now :smile:
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