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Bruising, Dark Purple Discolouration, Sensitive Skin. Blood Test Shows Normal WBC Count. Causes?
hi. i have a bruise that have not gone away and it s been 2 months since the time i had it. there s no swelling left but the region is still dark purple. and my skin had became very sensitive, even a slightest scratch would make it bruise. i had a blood test but my white cells are normal, im not a diabetic, and everything was normal with my blood test
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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it look like you have purpura over skin .
only WBC count is not enough ,you should do blood test of bleeding ,clotting time ,APTT,PT also
we have to find out the reason for it .
keep your skin hydrate by applying good moisturizing lotion over skin
avoid any friction or trauma
better to consult dermatologist for proper treatment
i hope i answered your question
welcome to healthcare magic forum
thank you for your query
it look like you have purpura over skin .
only WBC count is not enough ,you should do blood test of bleeding ,clotting time ,APTT,PT also
we have to find out the reason for it .
keep your skin hydrate by applying good moisturizing lotion over skin
avoid any friction or trauma
better to consult dermatologist for proper treatment
i hope i answered your question
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