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Why Was I Born With A Scar On The Back Of My Leg ?
I was born with a large scar that runs down the back of my leg. Why do I have this? I ve never seen a doctor that could answer my question.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012
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these scars may occur due to intrauterine trauma or more commonly due to some embryogenetic defect. You may send me your pics on gaurangkrishna3@gmail.com with a detailed description. I may be having an answer to your queries.
these scars may occur due to intrauterine trauma or more commonly due to some embryogenetic defect. You may send me your pics on gaurangkrishna3@gmail.com with a detailed description. I may be having an answer to your queries.
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Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
You were probably born with a birthmark; birthmarks are of many types & some may be regressive like hemangiomas (though not all types), progressive or static, increasing in proportion to body growth. With limited information like "a large scar", I may state it could be an icthyosis hystrics, or verrucous epidermal naevus etc. These congenital conditions are due to embryogenetic 'mosaic' anomalies & are usually not correctable. Still I advice you to consult a dermatologist for at least a proper diagnosis & let me know.
You were probably born with a birthmark; birthmarks are of many types & some may be regressive like hemangiomas (though not all types), progressive or static, increasing in proportion to body growth. With limited information like "a large scar", I may state it could be an icthyosis hystrics, or verrucous epidermal naevus etc. These congenital conditions are due to embryogenetic 'mosaic' anomalies & are usually not correctable. Still I advice you to consult a dermatologist for at least a proper diagnosis & let me know.
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