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Is It Normal For A Bruise To Permanently Discolor Skin?
I have RA and I am currently on Enbril. I bruise very easily and I have noticed that once a bruise is gone it leaves my skin yellowed.......and this is not a short term yellow. I have had one area that has been yellow for over a year.Is it normal for a bruise to permanently discolor skin?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, it is not.
2. Old age, will cause skin thinning and hence increased bruise. Thin skin will appear yellowish.
3. Bruise would be more brownish and not to worry. Bruise will always disappear. Your skin is yellow due to thinning. However, if doubtful, check serum bilirubin.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, it is not.
2. Old age, will cause skin thinning and hence increased bruise. Thin skin will appear yellowish.
3. Bruise would be more brownish and not to worry. Bruise will always disappear. Your skin is yellow due to thinning. However, if doubtful, check serum bilirubin.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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