What Can Be Done For A Purple Rash On The Chin?

Posted on Tue, 24 Apr 2018

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Question : Purple rash on chin. No trauma. It doesn't hurt....
It came up last night and is not as bad today, but it is definitely still there.
What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please answer a few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have reviewed the attached photograph and need to ask you few questions for specific guidance:

Do you have itching on the rash?
Have you used or applied anything new on the chin area?
Did you notice any bumps on the chin prior to the eruption of the rash?

Kindly revert back with the answers.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

No to all 3 questions.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely bruise due to unnoticed trauma

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be a bruise most like due to some unnoticed trauma.
Keep it under observation as it should resolve in few days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy