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Purple Spot On The Back Of Upper Arm, Painful When Pressed. What Could It Be ?

A few days ago I noticed a rectangular (or off square) purple (dark purple) spot on the back of my upper arm. At first I thought it was dirt or something because I couldn't recall anything happening to me or hitting me. I'd been out working in the yard. It is still there. I can feel a kind of bump in the middle of the bruise looking area, and there is discomfort if I press on it. I feel perfectly fine, otherwise and am quite healthy, active (jogging, cycling, tennis, swimming) at age 62. Female. Thanks.
posted on Sat, 18 May 2013
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Hi,
From description of lesion it seems that there might be some poisonous insect bite, UN-noticed.
Nothing to worry,within 2-3 days it will cleared.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine or tablet benadryl.
Ok and take care.
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Purple Spot On The Back Of Upper Arm, Painful When Pressed. What Could It Be ?

Hi, From description of lesion it seems that there might be some poisonous insect bite, UN-noticed. Nothing to worry,within 2-3 days it will cleared. Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine or tablet benadryl. Ok and take care.