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I have a small raised freckle on my leg right on my shin, no changes. i pressed down on it, not hard at all and it hurt to press on it and around it. no prior injury. now there is a small bruise around it? & still hurts. why did it bruise so easily?

Q: i have a small raised freckle on my leg right on my shin, no changes. i pressed down on it, not hard at all and it hurt to press on it and around it. no prior injury. now there is a small bruise around it? & still hurts. why did it bruise so easily?

: This has to be examined to be diagnosed. Pl see your doc.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This has to be examined to be diagnosed. Pl see your doc.

Answered 10/5/2023

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A member asked:

I have a small raised freckle on my leg right on my shin, no changes. i pressed down on it, not hard at all and it hurt to press on it and around it. no prior injury. now there is a small bruise around it? & still hurts. why did it bruise so easily?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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