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Cause Of Spreading Stretch Mark Like Bruises On The Arm Which Doesnt Hurt?

My friend has what appears to be a bruise on his arm that seems to be spreading. He says it doesn't hurt . it doesn't look like a circle or anything but more like a stretch mark , but it is spreading as if many stretch marks... if you can imagine the picture im trying to paint. any idea what this could be?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Greetings of the day
Spreading bruise like lesion is likely to be Tinea Versicolor which is fungal infection.
Exact diagnosis will depend on visual examination.


Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
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Cause Of Spreading Stretch Mark Like Bruises On The Arm Which Doesnt Hurt?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Spreading bruise like lesion is likely to be Tinea Versicolor which is fungal infection. Exact diagnosis will depend on visual examination. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak