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What Causes Large Bruise On Right Upper Hand
Question: I got a large bruise on my right upper hand. Totally unexplained, I didn't hit myself, it showed up totally unexprected. It doesn't hurt but it looks bad and it seems to get larger
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a purpuric skin lesion .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a purpuric skin lesion .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have uploaded 2 pictures of the back of my hand that I took myself. I hope you can see something
I have no pain. When I press the lesion, it doesn't change color.
I have no pain. When I press the lesion, it doesn't change color.
Brief Answer:
Looks like insect bite reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely seem to have developed a bruise.
Such a bruise mostly follows any kind of trauma ,but you seemingly have not had any injury to the hand.
Even insect bite reactions can present with development of sudden bruise like lesions.
You can apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected area twice daily for three to four days . Insect bite reactions tend to respond to steroid treatment .
If however ,the lesion tends to persist or increase ,then see a nearby doctor so that concerned investigations can be done for unexplained bruise development.
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like insect bite reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely seem to have developed a bruise.
Such a bruise mostly follows any kind of trauma ,but you seemingly have not had any injury to the hand.
Even insect bite reactions can present with development of sudden bruise like lesions.
You can apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected area twice daily for three to four days . Insect bite reactions tend to respond to steroid treatment .
If however ,the lesion tends to persist or increase ,then see a nearby doctor so that concerned investigations can be done for unexplained bruise development.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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