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I have a patch type of bruise its redish&purple have not hit it or fell at anytime...and has spread its from my elbow to the top of my hand no pain?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Psoriasis?: See a dermatoloist . It may be psoriasis. It can be also be some sort of allergic skin reaction.

Answered 6/2/2015

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A member asked:

I have a patch type of bruise its redish&purple have not hit it or fell at anytime...and has spread its from my elbow to the top of my hand no pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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