Purple circle around wound

Question 1

Why is my wound still purple?

Answer

Color of new skin: The scar has new skin which is thin and delicate and purple in color. The wound will remodel itself, gain strength and change color over 6 to 12 month... Read More

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Natural Process: As injured skin heals, the body creates inflammation to do so which means fresh blood goes to the area and with it, many kinds of healing factors and ... Read More

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New scar: It's ok! all wounds leave some scarring it may be pink purple white or dark and be different than the normal skin tone in time it matures and tend... Read More

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Question 2

My wound healed but it is still purple. is that normal?

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Yes: Wound healing consist of 4 stages: hemostasis, inflammatory, proliferation and remodeling. During proliferation, the blood vessels proliferate in the... Read More

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Probably: Not sure what your wound is from, but its probably normal. Usually the scar can look a little pink or purple during the proliferative wound healing ph... Read More

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Discolored healing: As injured skin heals, the body creates inflammation to do so which means fresh blood goes to the area and with it, many kinds of healing factors and ... Read More

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Question 3

A wound in my finger. worried because doesn't look good and has purple colour ?

Answer

If you're concerned: see a local doctor. It is impossible to diagnose such a wound without seeing it. Hope this helps!

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Question 4

My son stood on something a few days ago. he is 4 years. it looks like a nail hole or something points. it was red around the wound but now its the puncture hole with a white ring around and then a reddy purple around the white ring.

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Get him evaluated: A puncture wound of this type can provide easy access for germs to the deep tissues/ligaments of the foot where a deep infection can arise and eventua... Read More

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Question 5

Anal itching on and off for long time. upon looking i saw a purple area with a tear in it just inside anus. no pain ever just itching. how serious?

Answer

Anal fissure: This sounds like an anal fissure or hemmorhoid. If concerned have a GI specialist take a look. In the meantime, over the counter meds such as preparat... Read More

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Question 6

I have wounds that will not heal. ido not pick nor scratch.i can c some turning purple like a blood blister underneath when its moist after shower y?

Answer

Wounds: Depending on chronology, distribution, examination and detailed history reccomendations will vary; so if persistent or recurrent be evaluated promptly

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Question 7

I cut my finger pretty deeply. it was bleeding quite heavily but i covered the wound. its throbbing and around the wound its gone purple ?

Answer

Wound care: Wounds that are > 6.5 mm deep, are jagged, over joints or that gape open – may require sutures. When was your last tetanus shot? If wound was real... Read More

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Question 8

Had a tear a month ago.first it was white(like ulcer inside vagina)now the tear is gone but the area around turned purple.normal?what can i do 2 heal?

Answer

Doctor exam: A penile ulceration is concerning for STDs such as Herpes and syphilis. It is a good idea to see a doctor and have testing done.

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Question 9

Deep 1" heel cut closed about 3 weeks ago. wound is mostly pink but some purple and black spots came up below the skin, no pain or disch, is it normal?

Answer

Probabely Normal: It is most probabely normal and what you see might be a hematoma(collection of clotted blood)which is slowly resolving

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Question 10

I accidentally peeled my thumb with peeler and it's been 5 days there was a small peice of skin that wasnt all the way off so i put it back over the wound and the wound has turned purple and itches alot it's also slightly red, is this normal healing?

Answer

Could be but need to see. Have a walk in clinic look at it if concerned.

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Purple circle around wound

Why is my wound still purple?

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My wound healed but it is still purple. is that normal?

A wound in my finger. worried because doesn't look good and has purple colour ?

My son stood on something a few days ago. he is 4 years. it looks like a nail hole or something points. it was red around the wound but now its the puncture hole with a white ring around and then a reddy purple around the white ring.

Anal itching on and off for long time. upon looking i saw a purple area with a tear in it just inside anus. no pain ever just itching. how serious?

I have wounds that will not heal. ido not pick nor scratch.i can c some turning purple like a blood blister underneath when its moist after shower y?

I cut my finger pretty deeply. it was bleeding quite heavily but i covered the wound. its throbbing and around the wound its gone purple ?

Had a tear a month ago.first it was white(like ulcer inside vagina)now the tear is gone but the area around turned purple.normal?what can i do 2 heal?

Deep 1" heel cut closed about 3 weeks ago. wound is mostly pink but some purple and black spots came up below the skin, no pain or disch, is it normal?

I accidentally peeled my thumb with peeler and it's been 5 days there was a small peice of skin that wasnt all the way off so i put it back over the wound and the wound has turned purple and itches alot it's also slightly red, is this normal healing?

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