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2. Subdermal Hematoma

A subdermal hematoma appears when blood pools under the skin, but the skin remains intact. They can develop anywhere on the body that sustains an injury.

These hematomas show up immediately after an injury or a few days later, and they're easy to spot. In addition to a noticeable purplish-red discolored area under the skin, other symptoms include swelling, tenderness, and pain.

Woman with bruised arm Satjawat Boontanataweepol / Getty Images

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