Question 1

i have what looks like a circular ring shaped (the inside is fine) bruise where the butt meets the thigh that can be painful, itchy, and scaly.

Accepted Answer

Need photo: A photo tells a thousand words.  A bruise is not itchy.  Scaling skin lesion could be a benign AK.  Best to get a photo or see your doctor for diagnosis.

Question 2

i have some type of bug bite that was itchy so i was assuming a mosquito bite but i was in the woods. the next day i noticed a circular/ring bruise around the bite and it looks like it's getting worse.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you live in an area known to have Lyme disease problem, best to consult your doctor to get treated for it just in case.

Question 3

small round bruise with white center, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Targetoid : 37 yo lady with a targetoid lesion. Please see MD for full history and physical , if you had trauma it's likely to be a bruise. If there is a possibility you have been bitten by a tick it could be erythema migrans.

Question 4

what would cause a small round bruise with a white center?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Fungal infection can be an erythematous rash with central clearing. See your doctor.

Question 5

i have had a circular purple bruise with a white center for about a week. there is what feels like a knot in the center. pain is just relative bruise ?

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Check closely for ch: The hard central part concerns me. You need to assess its size and then watch it for 1-2 more weeks to see if the hard part is getting bigger or smaller.
If it is growing in size you should go see your doctor. A biopsy may be required for further assess the cause(sometimes tumor can present with a bleeding around it , resulting in a bruise.

Question 6

bruised inner cheek ..its in a circular shape...should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If there is a reason that it is bruised, then no worries unless it does not heal in time. Often we bite the inside of the cheek or even the duct, which releases saliva,  which is found on the inside of the cheek about where the next to the last tooth is on the upper jaw. If you don't heal in 7-10 days, or if you are worried, see your Dentist for examination. Good Luck.

Question 7

bruise with round red circle inside bruise?  i have picture in text message

Accepted Answer

No picture: Sorry - I can't bring up your picture. But a bruise (blue-grey color) means you've had bleeding under the skin that is more than a day old and I would be suspicious that a red circle is new bleeding. If you've not had any trauma, I would be worried about your ability to clot. If there has been no trauma, you need evaluation right away. If there has been trauma, just protect the area until it heals

Question 8

i have a round bruise on my back that wont go away with a dot in the center could this be a sign of lyme ?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could be but it could also be a fixed drug eruption. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Question 9

my boyfriend just used a c-ring last night during sex, it had a metal piece on it which may be the cause of this. is this normal bruising?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Bruising is rarely normal but in a situation like you described could be expected.

Question 10

is it normal for a bite to last more than 3 weeks and still be red ..i had 2 red rings around the bite plus bruising..it got better but its red again?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: It is unlikely that an insect bite would persist for 3 weeks. Unless it is infected, insect bites tend to resolve within a week. You need to get this checked for two reasons - if it is an infected insect bite it needs antibiotics or could it be possible that this is not an insect bite and some other skin lesion that needs further investigation and management.

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I have what looks like a circular ring shaped (the inside is fine) bruise where the butt meets the thigh that can be painful, itchy, and scaly.

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I have some type of bug bite that was itchy so i was assuming a mosquito bite but i was in the woods. the next day i noticed a circular/ring bruise around the bite and it looks like it's getting worse.

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Small round bruise with white center, what could it be?

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What would cause a small round bruise with a white center?

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I have had a circular purple bruise with a white center for about a week. there is what feels like a knot in the center. pain is just relative bruise ?

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Bruised inner cheek ..its in a circular shape...should i be worried?

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Bruise with round red circle inside bruise? i have picture in text message

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I have a round bruise on my back that wont go away with a dot in the center could this be a sign of lyme ?

A member asked:

My boyfriend just used a c-ring last night during sex, it had a metal piece on it which may be the cause of this. is this normal bruising?

A member asked:

Is it normal for a bite to last more than 3 weeks and still be red ..i had 2 red rings around the bite plus bruising..it got better but its red again?

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