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I have a small spot on my thumb where the thumb and the hand connect where a green vein is under the skin & it's itchy :/?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Broken Capillary: It sounds like you have an inflamed vein or broken capillary - with resolving ecchymosis giving it a greenish color. Itching is caused by inflammation. try cool compresses and/or 1% Hydrocortisone cream. Your symptoms should resolve with time. Take care!

Answered 9/30/2015

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