I am a land surveyor, therefor I'm out in the woods, swamps, etc. every day. I believe that I have had a small reaction to some poison sumac (it has been a long time since poison ivy or oak has given me any trouble, which is why I think it is sumac).. Before I realized that I had gotten into it, I had already spread it to the left side of my face. It swelled up a little and was itchy, of course. I have been rubbing Cortizone-10 on it for the itching.

After three days now, the swelling and itching have seemed to subside, however the infected area on my face is now bruised. I have rubbed the area very little, so I wouldn't think that would cause the bruising.

Is bruising part of the poison remedying itself out of my face? Or is it part of a reaction that I had to the poison? My main concern is: Do I need to go see a doctor, or is this bruising something I don't need to worry about?