Tallahassee, FL
A 19-year-old female asked:
When i rest my chin on my hand/knee i get tons of little purple marks under my chin. are they bruises? how can i make them go away?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Not sure: what you mean!! Send a picture!!!!
This may be tiny veins dilating from pressure...Stop doing it!!!!
They should go away in time!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
ABNORMAL: When I rest my chin on my hand/knee I get tons of little purple marks under my chin. Are they bruises? How can I make them go away?
ANY ABNORMAL BRUISING SHOULD BE SEEN AND EVALUATED BY MD TO CHECK FOR BLEEDING DISORDER
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Last updated Apr 6, 2015
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