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About 4 weeks ago I hit my arm just below the left shoulder on a cabinet corner. The bruise is gone, but has left what looks like a scar (colored pale pink but skin is still smooth) and a circular dent in my upper arm. What causes this and should I see my doctor?
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Prathap's Response
Hi. this looks like a soft tissue injury with skin bruise. If u dont have pain or restriction of upper arm movements leave it alone it will subside. but if you have a cosmetic concern do visit a doctor as this might leave a scar as open wound which heals by itself can lead to scar formation.
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What Causes Circular Dent In My Upper Arm?
Hi. this looks like a soft tissue injury with skin bruise. If u dont have pain or restriction of upper arm movements leave it alone it will subside. but if you have a cosmetic concern do visit a doctor as this might leave a scar as open wound which heals by itself can lead to scar formation.