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I often get fingernail size dark bruises,blackish,purple in colour on the backs of my hands ,they only last a day or two then disappear, and another one will come up in another spot,any ideas what or why this is?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Answered 11/5/2020

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A member asked:

I often get fingernail size dark bruises,blackish,purple in colour on the backs of my hands ,they only last a day or two then disappear, and another one will come up in another spot,any ideas what or why this is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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