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Sallywally1 Wed 05-Aug-26 08:06:23
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I have had these unsightly marks for several years, they look like bruises, but don’t go away. Anyone have any idea what they could be?

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valdali Wed 05-Aug-26 08:23:45

Are they slightly raised / rough feeling? Could be a localised vasculitis?

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jusnoneed Wed 05-Aug-26 08:36:42

My partner has them on one of his legs, one large one right across the back which appeared after he stepped awkwardly on a kerb and tweaked his ankle. The doc told him it will never go away.

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Sallywally1 Wed 05-Aug-26 08:51:45

No not raised or rough. Just unsightly!

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Wed 05-Aug-26 08:58:04

Looks like a cluster of telangiectasias (spider veins) to me. Smaller than varicose veins and they sit on the top surface of the skin. I used to be a PA for a group consultant dermatologists. But this is only my best guess.

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Shelflife Wed 05-Aug-26 14:00:03

I agree with FGT. My legs look like that!

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monami Wed 05-Aug-26 15:23:16

clumps of fine veins

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Ramblingrose22 Wed 05-Aug-26 15:24:49

I have a mark on my leg which looks like a hole has been punched into it with a punch used for papers that are to be filed.

The inside of the hole looks dark red and it doesn't itch and hasn't changed since it appeared.

Had anyone else got something like this?

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charliebb Wed 05-Aug-26 16:07:58

Yes, just wear trousers or long skirts to hide them. Guess it's all about the advancing years.

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Colliegirl Wed 05-Aug-26 17:22:59

I've got those too. long skirts and jeans solve the problem. I did mention it to my menopause doc and she said its nothing to worry about

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