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What Causes Dark Red Bruise Under The Skin Around The Incision On Arm?
Question: I RECENTLY HAD KNEE SURGERY, AND NOW HAVE A DARK RED, UNDER THE SKIN INFECTION ON
MY RIGHT ARM. IT IS ABOUT 2" LONG. DOES IT NEED ATTENTION?
I recently had a flu shot, and correction....it is my left arm not my right.
MY RIGHT ARM. IT IS ABOUT 2" LONG. DOES IT NEED ATTENTION?
I recently had a flu shot, and correction....it is my left arm not my right.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You mean to say that you have developed rash at the site of injection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You mean to say that you have developed rash at the site of injection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Brief Answer:
It can be blood clot
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There is a possibility that it can be a blood clot under the skin.
It is important to see the lesion.
You can attach photos here.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilise it.
Thank you.
It can be blood clot
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There is a possibility that it can be a blood clot under the skin.
It is important to see the lesion.
You can attach photos here.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilise it.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is purpura, bleed under skin.
Such occasional purpuras are common and are harmless.
There is nothing to worry.
I treat such cases with heparin gel.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
If you develop such rash again get your platelet levels checked.
As for now there is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Purpura
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is purpura, bleed under skin.
Such occasional purpuras are common and are harmless.
There is nothing to worry.
I treat such cases with heparin gel.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
If you develop such rash again get your platelet levels checked.
As for now there is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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