Question 1

My partner has a deep red / purple bruise like rash on her hip. it's not sore & the skin isn't broken. is there a medical reason for this?

Accepted Answer

something.  It is likely that she bumped into something. It should resolve over days to weeks, depending on the size of the bruise. It will also go through color changes. If she develops more bruises without trauma, she should see a doctor.

Question 2

I have a subtle rash on my chest with a bruise-like purple and red patch just above my armpit. i haven't knocked my arm or anything. what is this?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like your rash has two qualities and appearances that you are noting.  Photos and detailed history necessary to get closer to a diagnosis. Try a prime visit with photos to learn more. Thanks for using Healthtap!

Question 3

I have a circular reddish purple mark on my ankle not a bruise not a rash it doesn't hurt at all it's been here for a month now and hasn't changed?

Accepted Answer

If well circumscribed, With well defined margin, Uniform color= lesions are benign. 
If not spreading or growing in size and not associated with Joint pain or multiple places again benign.
 keep an eye on it. If it changes shape, size and cold bring to your doctors attention

Question 4

Had a rash on thighs for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. there are tiny scabs, and what looks like faint purple bruises under it. wctb?

Accepted Answer

This is probably winter eczema but see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Question 5

I have a red ish purple circle rash on my right earlobe wondering if this could be bruising or maybe broken blood vessels . i dont remember hurting it ?

Accepted Answer

It can be a fungal infection, herpetic rash, seborrheic keratitis, actinic keratitis, basal cell carcinoma, wart etc to mention few possibilities. It is important to see it and get more history about it.

Question 6

Severe low back pain bilateral foot and ankle swelling purple splotchy rash on shoulder bruising starting left ankle arms and hand weakness and pain what kind of dr should i see i was thinking neurology but maybe vascular?

Accepted Answer

This is a difficult one to answer due to the shear number of symptoms, not all of which are necessarily related, and unanswered questions. The best doctor to begin with is a board certified internal medicine physician to get a full work up.

Question 7

I have a dark pink or purple rash under my arm. it appeared a few weeks ago. it doesn't hurt but is quite itchy. the surrounding area is quite tender?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately rashes are very difficult to diagnose over the computer.  Best for you to see a dr. For a clinical evaluation of the area.  Best wishes.

Question 8

I have a purple bruise-like streak on my chin. i have not hit my chin. it will appear for a while and simply go away. no itch or pain. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Probably capillary dilatation or venous lake. Can be lazered at dermatology office.

Question 9

Not sure what insect bit me but it turned from bright red to purple "bruise-like" after a few days,  its very itchy and a little swollen,what is this?

Accepted Answer

This bruise like area may be where it became a bite or blood sucking insect of some sort. The itchiness is an allergic phenomena.. The purple mark is as the area is resolving. If you have no body aches or fever then just watch. If worsens see you doctor.

Question 10

I have a bruise like spot on my calf that i saw a week ago. it's purple with white spots, it doesn't hurt, it isn't raised. is it just a bruise?

Accepted Answer

A capillary or tiny vein probably spontaneously burst leaking a small amount of blood under the skin. As this blood collection slowly breaks down, it leaves these various colors which take days to clear. This is a painless,no serious process. However if multiple episodes occur in scattered locations blood counts and coagulation tests are recommended. Aspirin increases the fragility of blood vessel

Purple bruise like rash

My partner has a deep red / purple bruise like rash on her hip. it's not sore & the skin isn't broken. is there a medical reason for this?

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I have a subtle rash on my chest with a bruise-like purple and red patch just above my armpit. i haven't knocked my arm or anything. what is this?

I have a circular reddish purple mark on my ankle not a bruise not a rash it doesn't hurt at all it's been here for a month now and hasn't changed?

Had a rash on thighs for months. looks like razor burn & doesn't itch. there are tiny scabs, and what looks like faint purple bruises under it. wctb?

I have a red ish purple circle rash on my right earlobe wondering if this could be bruising or maybe broken blood vessels . i dont remember hurting it ?

Severe low back pain bilateral foot and ankle swelling purple splotchy rash on shoulder bruising starting left ankle arms and hand weakness and pain what kind of dr should i see i was thinking neurology but maybe vascular?

I have a dark pink or purple rash under my arm. it appeared a few weeks ago. it doesn't hurt but is quite itchy. the surrounding area is quite tender?

I have a purple bruise-like streak on my chin. i have not hit my chin. it will appear for a while and simply go away. no itch or pain. what is this?

Not sure what insect bit me but it turned from bright red to purple "bruise-like" after a few days, its very itchy and a little swollen,what is this?

I have a bruise like spot on my calf that i saw a week ago. it's purple with white spots, it doesn't hurt, it isn't raised. is it just a bruise?

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