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I have a purple spot on my right bicep the size of an eraser head. i don't recall hitting it on anything. doesn't hurt. been there 3 or 4 days.ideas?

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unlikely dangerous: Unlikely to be anything to be concerned about if it has only been there a few days. Will likely vanish on it's own. If it persists or worsens, have someone look at it.

Answered 1/13/2018

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