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I have had three circular bruises running up my arm along the vein for about a week and a half, they have always been yellow in color.

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Sounds like bruises: They can take sometimes up to a month to clear, but are usually absorbed in about 2 weeks, if not gone in a month see your doctor

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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A member asked:

I have had three circular bruises running up my arm along the vein for about a week and a half, they have always been yellow in color.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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