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I noticed a small flat purple spot on my arm , i thought maybe it was a bruise , then another one , but smaller shows up the next day . no pain?
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See a doctor: The purple spots you describe may be bleeding under the skin. Please see a doctor for examination and appropriate tests.
Answered 8/25/2018
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