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What Causes A Purple Bruise On The Arm After An Injury?
My daughter was hit on the arm by a pitched softball. Her arm has a purple bruise with a red circle then a white or pale center. It does have edema but she says it only is sore when touched or moved in a certain position. What causes the pale, circular center?
Fri, 26 May 2017
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Bruises develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from anow injury.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Apply cold compresses, such as ice cubes or a package of frozen peas wrapped in a towel.
-Rub a little tincture of arnica or arnica gel onto the bruise.
-Aloe vera,also soothes skin irritation.
-Take 200 mg of vitamin C daily.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
Bruises develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from anow injury.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Apply cold compresses, such as ice cubes or a package of frozen peas wrapped in a towel.
-Rub a little tincture of arnica or arnica gel onto the bruise.
-Aloe vera,also soothes skin irritation.
-Take 200 mg of vitamin C daily.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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