Suggest Remedy For Red Bruise On Abdomen That Changes Into Purple

Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sat, 5 Dec 2015 Answered on

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : My daughter has a weird pattern on her stomach. Looks like a bruise in a shape of a honeycomb. It started out red, now a bluish purple.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Livedo reticularis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

From the picture you are uploaded it looks like your daughter is suffering from Livedo reticularis. This is bleeding under the skin due to breakage of the smaller veins.
This is needs immediate assessment as various reasons can lead to this including Lupus and Vasculitis. Please do not ignore this issue and take her to the hospital immediately

For now I also recommend the following

1. Avoid travel until this is settled
2. Avoid strenuous exercises
3. Be extremely cautious around sharp objects

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina