Purple Patches Appearing?

Question

A friend is scared because pinkish-purple spots have appeared on ler leg and her arm.... She doesn't know what they are or why they have appeared... around 2 inches in diameter... Does anyone have any suggestions of what this could be? ... She has not injured herself... She has very sensitive skin... but is this normal?... Or what does she have?

Answer 1

is she on any drugs such as tetracycline? one is supposed to avoid the sun or the purple spots will appear.  purple spots is also a tell tale sign of using chemicals such as lsd

Answer 2

It could be from anemia, a blood disorder.  Sometimes with anemia, random "bruises" will appear on the skin, even if you poke yourself or lightly bump into something.