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Are dark areas on a skin graft donor site something to be concerned about? (photo)

June 10, 2016
Asked By:keithwade90 in San Antonio, TX

I received a few skin graft procedures approximately 3 years ago. The largest donor site is on my left thigh, recently noticed some dark areas on it. Perhaps bruising? I don't recall bumping it but then again there's not much feeling left in this area.

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Answer: Dark Spots on Graft

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Answer: Skin graft scars

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