Petechiae on hands

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Petechiae on hands

Asked for Female, 18 Years

I suddenly got very tiny red spots (like small blood dots) on the back of my hand and wrist, I think it was petechiae. It went away very quickly, in an hour or so. What could this be and should I be concerned?

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi

Dermatologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai

Petechiae doesn't vanish like this. You may be having wheals or hives seen in urticaria Esse call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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