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What Causes Purple Bruise With White Bump On Arm?

Hi my name is Stephanie, I noticed two days ago that I I have a big internal bruise on my right arm, it s very purple. In the middle of the bruise there seems to be a big white hard bump the middle. I have no idea what if it s just a bruise or something more. Would you have any clue of what it it ?
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
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It may be post traumatic ecchymosis. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis. I would recommend vitamin K and vitamin C tablets daily and application of thrombophlebitis ointment. It might recover in few days to few weeks.

Thanks.

Dr.ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Purple Bruise With White Bump On Arm?

Hi, It may be post traumatic ecchymosis. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis. I would recommend vitamin K and vitamin C tablets daily and application of thrombophlebitis ointment. It might recover in few days to few weeks. Thanks. Dr.ilyas Patel MD