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I have found a small red brusie type mark on my arm dark color , shall i get it checked?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No: Assume some forgotten or unnoticed bump. If you have many of them, and cannot explain them, it is a serious sign which needs immediate attention.

Answered 7/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have found a small red brusie type mark on my arm dark color , shall i get it checked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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