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I have recently been getting small groups of (clusters are the size of a quarter) round purple bruises. could list be a sign of deficiency?
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Purpura: You need to get seen. This is concerning as the first sign of a vasculitis -- anything from sensitivity to a medicine you are taking, to something VERY bad. Congratulations on your powers of observation -- these can be treacherous and this may save your life.
Answered 6/8/2018
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