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Any possible explanation for a red-purple mark on back of hand?flat, not itchy, no known irritation/burn/impact.size of small matchbox, had it ~5 days

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Ecchymosis: Lack of pain, itch or scab tend rule out an insect bite. It is more likely that in this thinly skinned area of the body a capillary(tiny blood vessel) spontaneously leaked some blood. This discoloration will resolve after a week or so. Taking aspirin or medications like Aleve increase likelihood of capillary fragility.

Answered 6/15/2017

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A member asked:

Any possible explanation for a red-purple mark on back of hand?flat, not itchy, no known irritation/burn/impact.size of small matchbox, had it ~5 days

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