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During and after a hot shower my legs turn a blotched purple color, my knees most purple. after exercise my knees also turn bluepurple. should i worry?
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Dilated Blood Vessel: . . . Good evening.This is probably nothing to be concerned about. Any time that your body heats-up, your body will need to get rid of that extra heat, so that your core body temp. remains normal.This is accomplished by your blood vessels temporarily enlarging (dilating) to get rid of that extra heat--hence the more red or ruddy your skin can temporarily appear.Best of luck. Enjoy your work-outs!
Answered 12/26/2020
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