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Husband had purple bruise on leg and never faded or left. it has been almost a year and no change, pain, redness or warmth. what do we need to do?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Suspect benign: This may be old hemosideran staining fron bleeding into the tissue. You can check with your dermatologist

Answered 9/24/2018

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A member asked:

Husband had purple bruise on leg and never faded or left. it has been almost a year and no change, pain, redness or warmth. what do we need to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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