Bruise turned into rash

[pmarler]

I had blood draw a little over a week ago. The site turned into a large dark bruise approx. 3 inches across. The bruise turned to the characteristic yellow a few days ago, and was almost completely gone. Today, I noticed itching where the bruise had been, and I now have small raised itchy bumps exactly where the bruise was. I put cortisone cream on the rash; however, it burned quite a bit, and the itching is pretty intense. What would cause a bruise to turn into a rash when it heals?

[jane8265]

I had a blood transfusion and they messed up the IV resulting in a hematoma on my left arm. As it became a dark purple bruise I put ice on it. Then after a few days the bruise began  to fade in spots. Then a rash formed in those spots. I tried benadryl and cream and later baby powder. Nothing helps the itching much.

[Rhmeg]

I am rh negative too! It started on my shins as dark bruises which faded to green then yellow and now this weird rough dented lump on each shin. It has been a month and isn't going away

[Cassierole]

This is crazy! I didnt know this was a thing. I thought I was imagining it at first because the drs kept saying it must have originated from a bug bite. I find it interesting that many of us had this start after bruising to our lower legs. Also to comment on the above post i am O- bood type as wrll. Mine was my shins in a car accident. I was in an accident in December and after 1 month the itching started. Then last month the itching started to raise up to welts and I broke out in hives on my calfs and ankles. After two weeks it spread to my arms. I got on a steroid which lessened it but didnt go completely away. The steroids ran out and its starting to slowly itch more and cause new welts around the site of the bruising. I hope this doesn't continue after this bruising finally heals.

[RosieBumbleroot]

My bruises have been doing this for years and recently I've been trying to think back to a time when they didn't and work out what may have caused the change. I'm wondering if there is anything which we all have in common which may have triggered this response. It seems to puzzle GPs with the only suggestion being that it's an allergic reaction. But why would anyone become allergic to their natural healing process? I wonder if blood type has any bearing on this? Mine is 0- and seems to have been affected following a blood transfusion 25 years ago.

[Stace62]

I also have been having this happen to me for about 3 years now, I thought I was crazy until I found this thread. The only thing for me is the rash starts up while my bruise is still pretty dark blue. Like I broke a bone in my foot Thursday night, the bruising really started to show by Saturday and the rash also started that day. I use steroid cream and OTC allery pills to keep it from spreading beyond the bruise. It is just so bizarre to be allergic to ones own blood.

[Divinerebel]

Well. Good read. Thanks to all the contributors here!
So glad to have found this thread! Thank you, all contributors. My post may be long, sorry!

About Me:

Age 45, female, overweight, moderately active, massage therapist/bodyworker by primary trade.

History of skin sensitivity (hives, contact dermatitis, childhood eczema, and mild asthma.

I take Zyrtec every night, all year, for allergies. I also use nasal and respiratory inhalers.

Am allergic to most modern metals and alloys, as well as talc, latex, penicillin, bleach, synthetic fragrances, detergents, dyes, and chemicals. Also ragweed and some trees.

My tale:

Monday, June 13, 2016- stepped wrong off a curb, hit the street HARD. My backpack added weight and force to the blow.

Most trauma occured to the outside and front of my right lower leg/shin. Also impacted medial/inside left knee, and left upper arm and shoulder.

Due to circumstances, the first treatment was 3-4 hours of elevation of lower leg, in a cold room, followed by epsom salts bath, arnica application, and IBU dose.

I worked cautiously and limitedly the next day. Then a day off. 3 days later I had a bodywork session that resulted in great reduction of my pronounced limp, my pain, and my awkward posture due to the fall. I continued to get about 2 hrs of bodywork once a week for a month. (I usually do so twice a month, so that is double).

The lower right leg was the worst. It was a week before the discoloration even appeared, so I knew the bruise was deep. The normal progression of blue and purple into green and yellow occurred over a month.

I think I first noticed the rash and itchiness about 2, maybe 3 weeks after the fall. I was very careful when scratching- gently raking my fingers or a metal hand back scratcher over it. It was impossible to shave without pain. I continued epsom salt baths for the first 2-3 weeks, but mostly relied on REST, Ibuprofen, and topical application of OTC Hydrocortisone 1% (little response/relief) and Arnica.

I still use the Arnica (I use Traumeel, and the new branding, T-Relief) cream. It tingles at first, then eases the itching, although it is intended to heal the bruise. I regularly use coconut oil anyway, so I think I will increase that.

I hope this doesn't become an ongoing issue, loke ao many have mentioned!

[Lidebug]

Hello,
I've recently had this very same problem,
Try using Lanza Healing Oil for skin and scalp, it really works on a lot of different types of skin problems.
It's fairly easy to get, but you can always contact the Lanza company directly to find out where it is sold.
They sell it in a glass jar with a pump, opt for that one