bruising, Dermatology FAQ

Hello, how can I assist you? About a month ago, I bruised my right big toe while playing ball, and approximately 80% of the toenail on that side is covered with bruising. The left side has almost fully recovered, but the right toenail has thickened and feels soft, and the blacken...

Bruising caused by heavy objects? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about an incident where I accidentally dropped a heavy object on my foot, causing bruising on the skin behind my toenail. I have the following questions: 1. If I do not address the bruise, will it heal on its ow...

Nail bruising leading to the complete loss of the nail? A few days after exercising, I noticed bruising under my big toenails. At first, there were only a few spots, and I didn't pay much attention to it. However, due to continued exercise, the bruising area has increased si...

There is a small lump on the superficial muscles of the upper posterior calf after a car accident. What should I do? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a small lump on the superficial muscles at the upper back of my calf, approximately 1 cm in diameter. This lump is likely a remnant from a min...

Nail water infiltration issue? Hello, doctor. On August 10th, I inquired about water trapped under my left big toe nail. I've been trying hard to squeeze the water out at night, and by bedtime, there was almost no water left. I even used a hairdryer to blow air into the gap ...

Nail contusion and issues with water infiltration? Hello, I would like to ask about a toenail issue: On July 31, I kicked a step while climbing stairs, resulting in a bruise on my left big toe nail. The nail did not fall off, but after three days, blood and fluid started to seep ...

Bruising from stubbing a toe? About a month ago, while jogging in the morning, I accidentally kicked the ground with the second toe of my right foot. That evening, I noticed bruising, but by noon on the same day, the toe no longer hurt. Since then, I have been able to exercise no...

Nails fused together? Hello Dr. Lee, I walked for too long and my big toe turned black, with the nail plate and the flesh having a gap. I got busy and forgot about it until today when I noticed that the new nail growing in is stuck to the dead black nail. What should I do? Thank ...

Intravenous injection red spots Hello doctor, I underwent a colonoscopy with general anesthesia at the beginning of December. A few days later, I noticed some bruising at the site where the IV was inserted in my wrist. Now, almost a month later, there is a small red, slightly rai...

Bruising on the forearm? The patient's left forearm, from the elbow to the wrist, has developed extensive bruising on the dorsal side over the past two days, while the right forearm shows bruising only at the web space between the thumb and index finger. What could be the po...

Bruised toe Approximately in mid-November, I sustained a bruise on my right foot due to work-related activities. Initially, only my right big toe was affected, but the next day, I noticed a bruise appearing on my left big toe as well. The bruise on my left foot is smaller, while ...

Small bruise with pressure-induced subcutaneous hemorrhage? Two weeks ago, I noticed a small blue bump on my right thigh that is painful to the touch. After discovering it, I pressed on it, and the next day, there was significant bruising around the area. However, pressing on the...

Torn foreskin After removing the breathable adhesive bandage, I noticed a small hematoma. I punctured it to let the blood out, which resulted in a skin tear on the foreskin. How should I manage this?

Bruising after steroid injection for keloids? Hello, doctor. Today, after receiving a steroid injection at the hospital for my keloid, I felt a throbbing pain when I got home. A few hours later, I removed the bandage and noticed a small amount of blood (about the amount typically...

Nail hematoma Hello, Director: About a month ago, I noticed a small brownish area on the nail of my right middle toe that resembles a bruise. There is no pain when I press on that area, but the nail has been growing very slowly during this time. I usually wear flip-flops, and I a...

A lump in the genital area that is itchy and bleeding? Hello, doctor. In March of this year, I discovered a growth near the anal area of my vulva, and I'm unsure what it is. It resembles a wart-like protrusion, is slightly itchy and painful, appears pinkish in color, has som...

A lesion in the genital area that is itchy and bleeding? Hello, Doctor. In March of this year, I noticed a growth near the anal area of my vulva, and I'm unsure what it is. It resembles a wart-like protrusion, is slightly itchy and painful, appears pinkish in color, has some...

Uneven nails? Hello, doctor. Previously, I injured my toenail, which resulted in bruising and partial detachment. A dermatologist used a laser to create two small holes to drain the blood (without removing the nail). In the past two days, the original nail has fallen off, and I n...

Nail hematoma with thickening? Hello doctor, two months ago I went hiking and possibly due to wearing shoes that were too tight, I experienced pain while descending, resulting in bruising. Recently, I noticed that the bruised toenail has a noticeable layer that is thicker than th...

Toenail issues? Hello, Doctor: About four months ago, I started experiencing pain in my right big toe, and a few days later, I noticed that the toe suddenly turned black. During this time, the blackened nail has been growing very slowly, and the trimmed nail had some areas that l...