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Purple Discoloration On The Right Leg Below The Knee. Could This Be Phlebitis? Had CAD And CABG In The Past

About 6 months ago, I noticed a discoloration (maybe bruise-purple) on the inner aspect of my right leg just below the knee. It was mildly sore to the touch. There is still a gray discoloration (like an old bruise) and it is still mildly sore to the touch. I notice when I m bathing, however, that there is an indentation there. At first I was worried that it was a phlebitis . There was no heat, no tracks, no REAL pain...just a slight bruise and indentation that doesn t go away. (No edema ...no pitting.) I have CAD and had a CABG 10 years ago. Have not had any perpheral vascular disease . Take baby aspirin daily, fish oil, statins and Ace Inhibitor and Beta Blocker (since the CABG.)
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Thanks for consulting HCM.
As you have mentioned here it seems like a dermatology problem, It may be Lichen Planus.. But I think you should consult a Dermatologist for a proper treatment.
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Purple Discoloration On The Right Leg Below The Knee. Could This Be Phlebitis? Had CAD And CABG In The Past

Thanks for consulting HCM. As you have mentioned here it seems like a dermatology problem, It may be Lichen Planus.. But I think you should consult a Dermatologist for a proper treatment.