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Brown squiggly lines on leg, behind knee, from about 4 inches above it to about 6 inches below it. it looks like they follow veins, also dark spots?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Sounds like: superficial varicose veins. If they are bothering you, an injection with sclerosing agent could help. See your doctor to make sure that it is nothing more serious.

Answered 2/13/2016

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A member asked:

Brown squiggly lines on leg, behind knee, from about 4 inches above it to about 6 inches below it. it looks like they follow veins, also dark spots?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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