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What Does A Blackish Bruise On Forearm Indicate?

My 6 year old granddaughter has a golf ball size blackish bruise on her left forearm, it has a normal skin colored center. It doesn't hurt her and is not swollen. I has been there for about 2 days. I don't think it is a spider or insect bite. I can't see a bite mark in the center.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. She may be hurt herself from a bump or fall.It is normal develoment of bruises healing, usually during 2 to 4 weeks, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. You can apply Trombophob thrice a day for quick healing.
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What Does A Blackish Bruise On Forearm Indicate?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. She may be hurt herself from a bump or fall.It is normal develoment of bruises healing, usually during 2 to 4 weeks, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. You can apply Trombophob thrice a day for quick healing. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and baby good health