I get red bruises (bright red/maroon as they fade) from pressure as slight as clothing. If I wear a sweater with a thick weave, I'll have the pattern on my back.If I lay on a raised pillow case, I'll have the stitching on my face!
These marks disappear within one to two days, but are caused daily by my bra and clothes worn during the day.
I have had a blood workup by my G.P. for anemia and clotting disorders, all with negative results. The bruises are like large petechiae, but they have been ruled out as well. Any ideas?
2007-12-20 05:21:36 · 5 answers · asked by annabellleigh3 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You should see a hematologist. The test that will be done will be more thorough.
2007-12-20 05:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the red spots might not be bruises, or if they are bruises, they don't behave like bruises. Large bruises that start out as red or maroon splotches usually progress to purplish/blue and then yellow. This sounds more like inflammation caused by some type of dermatitis. It might be helpful to visit a dermatlogist.
2007-12-20 13:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
von Willebrand disease is a possibility. I'm not sure if I spelled it right, but that's my thought.
2007-12-20 14:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is serious. See a cardiologist.
2007-12-20 15:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by Raphael A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have von Willebrand disease.
2007-12-20 13:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by wmwiv 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋