Question 1

why does my bruise itch?

Accepted Answer

Chemicals: Chemicals in your body are relased during the bruising process. Some of these chemicals promote the urge to scratch, which results from their itch- producing properties.

Question 2

very bad bruise and it itches why?

Accepted Answer

Healing: If it is a very bad bruise, cells are damaged and release chemicals that may cause itching, such as histamine from mast cells. Also as a wound, the bruise, heals it contracts and this causes itching from the contraction.

Question 3

i have a bruise with a red raised circle at one end of the bruise and it itches. should i be concerned?

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Bruise w/red circle: If the bruise is recent, it may itch.  Some areas of the bruise may be more red or raised than others depending on the impact of the trauma.  A typical bruise will start resolving in a couple of days, turning from purple to green to yellow then gone all together.  If the redness persists or the bruise has not started to go away in a couple of days, please see your doctor.

Question 4

i have scratched an insect bite a lot and hard and created a big bruise around it and still itcheswhat should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Just stop scratching and let it heal. If it continues to itch, an ice pack may help ease the discomfort.

Question 5

i have rashes that lookes like bruises and itches sometimes too..i need help please...kinda scared?

Accepted Answer

: Rashes are a visual condition that would usually require an exam to sort out. This site does not let us see uploaded pictures &amp; you haven't described it to a degree that any assessment can be made. If it bothers you schedule an office visit.

Question 6

the open hole of my vangina itches and burns and every time i touch it it hurts..... feels like its bruise idk???

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: The first question is - have you had any injury to your vaginal area? Have you had any rough sex recently?
If not then you could be developing an inflammation or infection of your vaginal canal. This is referred to as vaginitis. It can be caused by yeast infections, fungal, viral or bacteria. It can also be caused by wearing certain types of underwear or using new soaps. Visit your GP to get Swabs

Question 7

i have a brown spot kind of looks like a bruise on my buttcrack. it doesn't hurt but at times itches. 1st noticed when i fell. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: but if it appeared after you fell and you landed on that area, it may well be a bruise.  Otherwise hard to say without a picture of the area to see.

Question 8

i had a very bad bruise on my calf it has healed now i have a slight bump where the bruise was and it itches really bad. why does it still hurt/itch?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. You may try warm compresses for a few days, as the blood clot in the tissue may not have resolved, even though the skin appears to have healed.
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Question 9

i was stung by four bees in two weeks. but after i'm stung the area swells, itches, and bruises. am i allergic at all?! please help! thanks!

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Bee venom often induces swelling and itching even if you are not allergic to it.  However you reaction may also signal the presence of bee venom allergy.  If you have no other problems such as fainting, breathing problem , or throat swelling, no further treatment is indicated. Be sure to scrape out or use tweezer to remove the stinger nearest to the skin when you get stung again next time.

Question 10

hard bump on arm that doesn't hurt to the touch, itches, and has the vague color of a bruise, sometimes even a little warm to the touch. concern?

Accepted Answer

Bump on the arm: Could be a lipoma, fibroma or neurofibromatosis. See your doctor.

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Very bad bruise and it itches why?

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I have a bruise with a red raised circle at one end of the bruise and it itches. should i be concerned?

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I have scratched an insect bite a lot and hard and created a big bruise around it and still itcheswhat should i do?

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I have rashes that lookes like bruises and itches sometimes too..i need help please...kinda scared?

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The open hole of my vangina itches and burns and every time i touch it it hurts..... feels like its bruise idk???

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I have a brown spot kind of looks like a bruise on my buttcrack. it doesn't hurt but at times itches. 1st noticed when i fell. any ideas?

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I had a very bad bruise on my calf it has healed now i have a slight bump where the bruise was and it itches really bad. why does it still hurt/itch?

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I was stung by four bees in two weeks. but after i'm stung the area swells, itches, and bruises. am i allergic at all?! please help! thanks!

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Hard bump on arm that doesn't hurt to the touch, itches, and has the vague color of a bruise, sometimes even a little warm to the touch. concern?

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