A couple days ago I had a raised red spot on my right shin. Today I am noticing it is no longer raised, but the area is much larger.

Anyone have an idea on this? First time I have got it, but did start reading about possible dermitology issues here:

http://www.dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lower-leg.html

Could this be caused by lifting? Or something else more health related?

I have not gone in to get it checked out by the dermatologist because wanted to wait a couple days to see if it goes away. It is not really like a bruise, but more blood vessel related. It has gotten bigger since yesterday and a little tingly. It is sensitive to the touch ( as in ouch), but not really as painful when it started out raised a couple days ago.

You medically minded folk might recognize what this is.

Thanks.

It is possible you broke a capillary there which would have initially raised and been sore from the blood being in the tissue but would then be less painful but would continue to get larger and then fade. If that is the case there isn't really anything to do for it. But of course it is best to have it checked by a medical professional in person.

Have you been outside?? could you have been bitten? See a Dr.

A couple days ago I had a raised red spot on my right shin. Today I am noticing it is no longer raised' date=' but the area is much larger.

Anyone have an idea on this? First time I have got it, but did start reading about possible dermitology issues here:

http://www.dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lower-leg.html

Could this be caused by lifting? Or something else more health related?

I have not gone in to get it checked out by the dermatologist because wanted to wait a couple days to see if it goes away. It is not really like a bruise, but more blood vessel related. It has gotten bigger since yesterday and a little tingly. It is sensitive to the touch ( as in ouch), but not really as painful when it started out raised a couple days ago.

You medically minded folk might recognize what this is.

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More than likely nothing serious but have it checked out with your PCP.

Richard- thank you very much for the response. Basically wait a few days and reassess.

Rox and sunmoon- I think I will see the doctor Monday if the condition worsens. Thanks for the response. And yes, I am outside all the time. Lost of spiders, Mosquitos and other bugs around my yard in the evenings. I think it is more likely a busted vessel. Hopefully not a clot.

Usually clots are very painful! my husband has had several blood clots in the legs and usually we know he has one because of the pain and the leg below the clot is alot cooler to the touch then the rest of his leg. probably a broken capillary or insect bite. gl

Looks like maybe a little cellulitis? Hard to tell from the pic but if its tender and warm to the touch that'd be my guess.

Get it looked at. That's exactly what my shin/leg staph infection turned cellulitis looked like. I nearly lost my leg over it.

Not a clot. You tend to find those on the back of the leg, and at that size, it's so painful, it's hard to walk.

Oh, and if its cellulitis you'll want to go to your PCP. Don't have to go to a dermatologist unless you prefer to. PCP may be cheaper too depending on insurance.

Get it looked at. That's exactly what my shin/leg staph infection turned cellulitis looked like. I nearly lost my leg over it.

Really, that is scary!! Side note- I already had a painful staph infection on my head last year in October ( about 4 months post op). Do not want that kind of pain again.

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Yup - cheap for me at $15 copay.

I think get it checked out way before Monday. Some infection get bad fast.

Best of luck

Update - I think the situation is improving and I did have a busted capillary last week. I swear I do not remember hitting it to cause it, but I do remember feeling invincible when dead lifting 300+ pounds this last week. During such a lift, there is extreme focus and everything else is blocked out. It is possible I did knock it during the weight training, but did not realize it. I have all sorts of small yellow bruises on my lower legs from working out ( they do not bother me).

The spot enlarged a little until yesterday as a poster above predicted. Today, it is starting to fade in redness, no longer is giving off heat and is starting to brown and purple around the edges - a sign that is is turning into a bruise ( I think). It is still a little sensitive to touch, but not so much like last week. I think the worst is over.

I did show it both to my MIL and SIL on Friday. They are both RN and have the knowledge to offer some guidance. My SIL actually said it would not help to go into the clinic ( where she works and where I see my PCP) because they would just send you home with a bruise diagnosis. So I am glad I did not spend an hour sitting in the clinic over the weekend.