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What Causes Purple Bruise On The Legs?

Last week I strained my ham string while going up/down on a ladder. It was really sore the footsteps 2days then was better each day, today I noticed large bruise, deep purple behind ( above and below the knee joint), is this something I should expect?
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having traumatic purpura.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid trauma and irritation on affected region.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Purple Bruise On The Legs?

Hi. As per your case history you are having traumatic purpura. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid trauma and irritation on affected region. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.