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Posted 12/27/2012 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
More than a year ago, I noticed red dots on my breast and was afraid to see a doc esp after my closest friend got 2 types of cancer and had to remove her uterus, ovaries and the membrane that covers the stomach and intestines. That was really shocking for me. These dots do not increase in size but had some new lately and there are some on my arm and two or three new ones appeared on my breast skin, too. I googled these red dots and I found that they are called cherry angioma. Should I worry?
Your replies are highly appreciated.
Posted 12/27/2012 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
minnietoty,
read this: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001441.htm

This should ease your mind a bit.

T
Posted 12/27/2012 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
They could also be petechiae.

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4853

I've got a few of them, mainly on my upper arms, but a couple on my breasts too. Had them for a few years now and I'm still alive. I think at least some of them (if not all) appeared after I began taking 6MP.

Edit: Link doesn't work if I activate it, so just copy and paste it...

Post Edited (NiceCupOfTea) : 12/27/2012 4:19:52 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/30/2012 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Dear QuestionEverything and NCOT, thank you very much.
@QuestsionEverything. You made my day. I think I have these cherry angioma.
@NCOT. I doubt I have petechiae after reading the article. But I guess I got these spots after I started Entocort though I have had been on Azathioprine for 7 months before starting Entocort. Yet I don't think it to be the cause.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you.
Posted 12/30/2012 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I believe I have tons of these. On both my upper arms, on my breasts, stomach and I may have a couple on my legs. Have had them for years.
Posted 12/30/2012 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Sheri, thank you for telling me this. Honestly, I was worried at the beginning until I read about it.
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