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Bruise the size of a dime, underarm near bicep, purplish, painless, flat, concerned? could bug bite cause bruise? otherwise not sure why bruise there?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bruising: A single small bruise is usually of no consequence. Leaning on a bump or bar or hard object can cause a bruise that went unnoticed. Some medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen can make it easier to bruise. If there are ongoing new bruises please discuss with your doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/14/2019

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