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Why Is The Skin Behind My Right Knee Purplish And Seems To Grow?

Hi there, I have noticed that the skin behind my right knee is purplish for a while now, and the area seems to be increasing in size. It has probably been like that for ably 6-8 years, but it seems to be concerning me now because it s increasing in size..... Do yo know what is causing this ? Cheers
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

It could be a capillary malformation. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get it evaluated.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Why Is The Skin Behind My Right Knee Purplish And Seems To Grow?

Hi, It could be a capillary malformation. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get it evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist