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What a great question to bring to the community — and yes, there are over 80 MyLeukemiaTeam members living with T-cell LGL leukemia, so you're definitely not alone on this journey!

The skin changes you're describing — bronzing and red dots — are worth paying close attention to. Those small red dots are often called Show Full Answer

What a great question to bring to the community — and yes, there are over 80 MyLeukemiaTeam members living with T-cell LGL leukemia, so you're definitely not alone on this journey!

The skin changes you're describing — bronzing and red dots — are worth paying close attention to. Those small red dots are often called petechiae, which are tiny flat bruises caused by low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), a known symptom of LGL leukemia. The uneven skin tone between your legs is also something your oncologist should know about. Skin-related changes can sometimes signal that leukemia is affecting blood flow or platelet levels differently in different areas of the body.

Since your appointment is in 2 weeks, it would be really helpful to:

- Take photos of both legs daily to track any changes
- Note when the bronzing appears or worsens
- Write down any other new symptoms like bruising, swelling, or fatigue

Don't wait if symptoms worsen before your appointment — reach out to your care team sooner rather than later. Two weeks can feel like a long time when something new is happening!

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