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I have a redish purple section on my upper arm. it is not bumpy and has been there for a long time. what could it be?
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Hemangioma: You may have a collection of blood vessels just under your skin that you can see that causes reddish tint, or it could be a mole. Both are harmless. See a dermatologist if it gets worse.
Answered 4/16/2016
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