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    4. my husband who is 71 years old has developed reddish/purple marks on his arms, what could they be?
    my husband who is 71 years old has developed reddish/purple marks on his arms, what could they be?

    He has mild diabetes and does drink alcohol every day.

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    0  Views: 2111 Answers: 3 Posted: 11 years ago
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      Some links here but I would advise seeing a doctor asap.


      https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=reddish+purple+spots+on+arms&rlz=1C1CHIK_enGB517GB517&oq=reddish%2Fpurple+marks+on+his+arms&aqs=chrome.2.57j58j0j62l3.4628j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

      11 years ago. Rating: 6
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        I get them, too. For me it's a vitamin D problem.  I'm 56 and they didn't start showing up til I hit about 53. I beleive they are an age thing..........

        11 years ago. Rating: 3
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          could be broken cappilaries or poor circulation. Both conditions could be caused by too much smoking and drinking. And not taking care of his diabetes.

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