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A week ago i discovered a purple bruise-like spot on the back of my leg, but its painless. it is almond-shaped, what could it be? purpura?

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Bruise from minor tr: This is a bruise most likely from minor trauma that you were not aware of.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Purpura: This is just a fancy word for a bruise or blood in this skin. It can sometimes happened after minor trauma.Unless you are getting a lot of them i would not worry. It should turn yellow and then fade away.

Answered 8/5/2016

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