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I have had a purple patchy looking bruise come up on chin haven't hit my chin is this something i should worry about?
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I do not think so: If you do not have any Blood disorder like Anemia, low Platlate count then there is nothing to worry about. Some times Bruise may appear unknowingly. If one or 2 and very infrequent:it is ok. If recurrent; please get your blood checked.
Answered 1/4/2015
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