COPD, Prostate cancer followed by removal of prostate.  He has since been diagnosed with arthritis and takes multiple pills.  His arms have turned a brownish, purplish red and he had some pain in the left arm.  Dr. said infection and prescribed sulfa drug which made my husband very sick and gave him a case of rosacea.  Now they have him on tetracycline.  Hes been taking it since Monday.  I dont see any improvement.
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.M. Forum. A case of COPD, prostate cancer (operated), with arthritis and main complaint is brownish purplish coloration with pain in left arm.  This sign (symptoms) over the left arm may be due to involvement of lymph node of left arm due to secondaries of prostate carcinoma. I in my few case have seen such type of discoloration, so please consult your oncologist and get his opinion and advise. Rosacea usually spread over face and color is red (cherry type). 2nd reason of these symptoms may be due to sulfa Chat Doctor. 