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Sometimes i get purpura or petechiae on my chin around a 15 y/o scar. i don't injure the area. why would this happen? i've heard it can be serious.
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Not serious: Localized lesions like this are due to local factors such as rubbing, pinching, etc.
Answered 1/2/2016
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