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A 29-year-old female asked:

My skin feels really bruised to the touch, but there are no signs of bruising. it's very painful and some spots are more painful than others.

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Dr. Heather Pickett
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Family Medicine 31 years experience
For how long: If it lasts more than a few days and you have any other symptoms of illness it may be a sign of something deeper going on-otherwise it is likely benign.
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