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Paroxysmal hand hematoma, also known as Achenbach syndrome, is a skin condition characterized by spontaneous focal hemorrhage into the palm or the volar surface of a finger, which results in transitory localized pain, followed by rapid swelling and localized blueish discoloration.
The red-eye effect in photography is the common appearance of red pupils in color photographs of human eyes. It occurs when using a photographic flash at low lighting or at night. When a flash passes through the eyes and rebounds at the back of the eye, it causes a red reflex in an image, turning the subject's eyes red.
A petechia (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː k i ə /; [1] pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries. [2] [3] The word is derived from Italian petecchia 'freckle', of obscure origin. [1]
What it looks like: Fifth Disease is caused by Parvovirus B19 and presents with a red rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs that can last for several weeks. This condition occurs most often in children.
After about two weeks, the red spot on your eye should disappear. Learn more about weird changes in your body—read up on 42 strange symptoms that signal serious disease . Originally Published on ...
Bruise colors vary from red, blue, or almost black, depending on the severity of broken capillaries or blood vessels within the bruise site. Broken venules or arterioles often result in a deep blue or dark red bruise, respectively. Darker colored bruises may result from a more severe bleeding from both blood vessels.
Welts on the hand and forearm. A welt is a bloodshot stripe on the skin. They are hematoma, a special form of a bruise. Welts occur when blunt force is applied to the body with elongated objects without sharp edges. Like other haematomas, welts change their colors as they heal, which usually takes two to four weeks.
Dwayne Johnson has big arms and a big bruise. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaCon) (Jerod Harris via Getty Images) From muscles to action movies, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson does everything ...