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Cause Of Spreading Stretch Mark Like Bruises On The Arm Which Doesnt Hurt?
My friend has what appears to be a bruise on his arm that seems to be spreading. He says it doesn't hurt . it doesn't look like a circle or anything but more like a stretch mark , but it is spreading as if many stretch marks... if you can imagine the picture im trying to paint. any idea what this could be?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Spreading bruise like lesion is likely to be Tinea Versicolor which is fungal infection.
Exact diagnosis will depend on visual examination.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
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Greetings of the day
Spreading bruise like lesion is likely to be Tinea Versicolor which is fungal infection.
Exact diagnosis will depend on visual examination.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
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