Question 1

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

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

Question 2

i bruise  really easily. what causes it?

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See below : The cause is most likely friabile blood vessels meaning that they can rupture easily.  Could be caused by certain medications (i.e. Aspirin). Contact a hematologist.

Question 3

do bug bites cause bruises?

Accepted Answer

Some do, yes: Some mosquitoes in some individuals, bed bugs, spider s, ticks (as in lyme disease) can cause bruises.

Question 4

can cellulitis cause bruising?

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Yes: It cause discoloration and be associated with a hemorraghic skin color. This will resolve slowly after the cellulitis is treated. It is important to prevent recurrences by treating any athletes foot infection which is often a portal of entry.

Question 5

what causes pin point bruising?

Accepted Answer

If you mean.....: Petechiae, these are seen in the context of a low platelet count (aka thrombocytopenia). If you have a petechiae rash, you should be seen by your doctor.

Question 6

is a bruise caused by a blown vein?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Bruise can be a sign a damage muscle, blood vessels, fracture, or even internal organ injury.

Question 7

what are causes for bruising easily?

Accepted Answer

Bruising easily: As skin thins with age &amp; there is less fat, blood vessels have less protection from injury. Some medications such corticosteroids or supplements such as Ginko can ^ bruising risk.  Low platelet count or abnormal platelet function may also be causes. See  http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/easy-bruising/art-20045762

Question 8

can a twisted carotid cause a bruise?

Accepted Answer

No: Carotid artery disease does not cause bruising.

Question 9

does getting stitches cause bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: Usually the original injury is what causes the bruising.  Stitches can cause bruising as it is traumatic to the tissue.

Question 10

does osteomalacia cause painful bruises?

Accepted Answer

Not directly.  : Not directly, but possibly indirectly.  Osteomalacia is an abnormality in the mineralization of the bone that can weaken it and make the bone more likely to fracture; it would not have a direct relationship with bruising of the skin.  An indirect relationship can exist, however, because there are some conditions that can cause both osteomalacia and bruising of the skin.  Be seen for a evaluation.

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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?

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I bruise really easily. what causes it?

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Do bug bites cause bruises?

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Can cellulitis cause bruising?

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What causes pin point bruising?

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Is a bruise caused by a blown vein?

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