Suggest Remedy For Unusual Reddish Bruise On Calf

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

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Tue, 22 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : Good morning,
I have an unexplained circular bruise on my calf. I first noticed it 5 days ago and I was alarmed as it was red and 1 inch length, and did nothing to cause that kind of bruise. I did not bump into anything or had some kind of trauma. Being that it is five days later I am more concerned as the bruise has grown a half inch in length and is still red in the center but branches out into a deep purple. It does not hurt to walk or to touch it.

Answered by Dr. Rishi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds like a fungal infection of the skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is sounding like a Fungal infection(Tinea) of the skin.
Please send us a photo so we can get a better idea.
Or you could consult your GP or a Skin Specialist who could examine you and let you know what it is and what line of treatment you should follow.
I will await your response.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (1 hour later)

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Answered by Dr. Rishi (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a Bacterial infection of the skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
This seems like a Bacterial infection like Erysipelas. Do you have any fever?
I suggest you see a Dermatologist who can best advice you the optimum treatment .
I usually advice my patients Tab Augmentin thrice a day and local Mupirocin ointment twice a day. This usually helps relieve the lesion in 5 to 7 days.
Do let me know if there are any other concerns.
Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj