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What Does A Yellow Bruise On The Top Of Breast Indicate?

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Question : I noticed a yellowish cark on the top of my breast close to my chest. It is smooth and has no lump see attachments


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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Broken capillary in skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

I looked at the photos you sent, and the brownish area looks consistent with a resolving bruise. You may have gotten a bump to this area without noticing it and a tiny blood vessel leaked out blood into the tissue. This contains pigments from blood cells with can cause a yellow-brown appearance.

Since it appears to be a mild bruise, it should start to look better in a couple of weeks.

I don't think there is anything concerning about this one particular mark.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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What Does A Yellow Bruise On The Top Of Breast Indicate?

Brief Answer: Broken capillary in skin. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, I looked at the photos you sent, and the brownish area looks consistent with a resolving bruise. You may have gotten a bump to this area without noticing it and a tiny blood vessel leaked out blood into the tissue. This contains pigments from blood cells with can cause a yellow-brown appearance. Since it appears to be a mild bruise, it should start to look better in a couple of weeks. I don't think there is anything concerning about this one particular mark. I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.