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A member asked:
Is it normal that i have a bruse around a bite. could it be from scratching. its a purple circle. and it closes in on the bite. and comes out from it.
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Bruising Bites: very normal, lots of pressure to surrounding soft tissues causing the bruising and inflammation. If the bite broke the skin, may need antibiotics, human mouth has lots of bacteria as does animal bites. Look for signs and symptoms of infection, redness swelling increasing, if so see a health care provider
Answered 4/18/2016
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