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I have a light purple spot on my finger that hurts when i touch it, this is the second time this has happened, it fades away slowly. what is it?

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Vessel: This suggests a blood vessel since it fades. Since it is tender your physician will have to evaluate what type of vessel is involved and why it is tender.

Answered 9/29/2016

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