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I Have Red Line On Calf With Burning Sensation. Suggestions?

I have a red vertical line on the back of my calf , about 4 inches long - it looks like when your sock is tight, and leave that red mark , I don t know how long I had it, once in a while i will get a burning sensation in that area, it only last for a second , it s not a stretch mark . I showed my doctor , she has no idea what it is. any idea s
posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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hello user,
Dont panic, if your doctor says no problem, then there is no need to worry about it.

The point to be noted is the size and color change of the mark, if it happens, then just straightaway go to a dermatologist !!!

hope my info helped you
regards,
Dr Hari Om Chandrakar
MBBS
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I Have Red Line On Calf With Burning Sensation. Suggestions?

hello user, Dont panic, if your doctor says no problem, then there is no need to worry about it. The point to be noted is the size and color change of the mark, if it happens, then just straightaway go to a dermatologist !!! hope my info helped you regards, Dr Hari Om Chandrakar MBBS