Question 1

my son has a rash on his arm that looks like a bruise and has a lump right in the middle of it?

Accepted Answer

See below: The lump can be do to the trauma that caused the bruise. I would not be concerned, unless your son starts developing bruises without trauma.

Question 2

im 18 & i have had eczema all my life & ive noticed that n certain parts of my body where i have a rash it looks like a bruise. can it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

There is no way to: know without seeing the lesions. bruises will go away, skin cancer will not. If a lesion stays more than a month I would have a board certified dermatologist take a look

Question 3

what is this bruise/rash that looks like a love bite?

Accepted Answer

It would be : Hard to tell without an in-person evaluation.

Question 4

i've a rash that looks like insect bites (around 70) mainly on my torso (both sides). feels like bruises, very tender, aching under them. any ideas?!

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: That would be a huge amount of insect bites and you would have noticed them long before 70 occurred. Tenderness and aching are also unusual features. I recommend a consultation with a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. A viral illness like pityriasis rosea could be present.

Question 5

what kind of rash has skin that looks like bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: There are many causes of bruising, some of which are quite important for you physically. If you have what is classically known as a bruise you cannot explain his presents, you need to see a dermatologist as soon as possible.

Question 6

my son has a rash on his face that looks like tiny bruises, what could it be?

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Petechia: Tiny bruises like you describe are called petechial, and they are a big red flag that something serious may be going on. It could be caused by low platelets, serious infections, other blood problems. If he is acting ill at all, you need to seek medical care tonight. Some of these illnesses can cause serious disease within just a few hours. So if ill, fever, malaise... Get care right away.

Question 7

i have a rash that started 4 days ago & hasnt gone away it starts out looking like bug bite & then starts bruising & looks more like hickies it itches at first & then stops when it looks like a hickey nobody around me has it ive had it twice now?

Accepted Answer

: Skin issues usually require visual exam to even begin to assess. We can only see what you have written (no photos) . Since the description is minimal at best, you likely need to see someone &amp; have this examined. No rush.

Question 8

my son has a strange rash that it perfectly symmetrical around his mouth, it looks like bruising but isnt.  how do i know its not blood poisoning or something serious.

Accepted Answer

See his doctor: Can't really tell you what's going on with your son, given your brief description, better see his primary doctor or dermatologist for evaluation, wish you both wellness

Question 9

i keep waking up with bruising and some blood spots that looks like a rash but does not itch or hurt what can it be?

Accepted Answer

BRUISING RASH?: YOU DO NOT SAY HOW LONG ITS BEEN GOING ON.
DO YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS?
PLEASE SEE YOUR GENERAL DOCTOR.

Question 10

have a rash in various areas on my body. looks like a mix between a light rash and a light bruise? typically a oval shape. only one spot is itchy, the rest don't itch. can't figure out what it could be..

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: A dermatologist could evaluate and advise you. If the rash is only on the covered areas of the body, a benign condition called pityriasis rosea is a common cause. This resolves on its own after a few weeks.

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Rash that looks like a bruise

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My son has a rash on his arm that looks like a bruise and has a lump right in the middle of it?

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Im 18 & i have had eczema all my life & ive noticed that n certain parts of my body where i have a rash it looks like a bruise. can it be skin cancer?

A member asked:

What is this bruise/rash that looks like a love bite?

A member asked:

I've a rash that looks like insect bites (around 70) mainly on my torso (both sides). feels like bruises, very tender, aching under them. any ideas?!

A member asked:

What kind of rash has skin that looks like bruising?

A member asked:

My son has a rash on his face that looks like tiny bruises, what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a rash that started 4 days ago & hasnt gone away it starts out looking like bug bite & then starts bruising & looks more like hickies it itches at first & then stops when it looks like a hickey nobody around me has it ive had it twice now?

A member asked:

My son has a strange rash that it perfectly symmetrical around his mouth, it looks like bruising but isnt. how do i know its not blood poisoning or something serious.

A member asked:

I keep waking up with bruising and some blood spots that looks like a rash but does not itch or hurt what can it be?

A member asked:

Have a rash in various areas on my body. looks like a mix between a light rash and a light bruise? typically a oval shape. only one spot is itchy, the rest don't itch. can't figure out what it could be..

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