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Why do the stretch marks on my inner thighs hurt?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stretch marks on my inner thighs and buttocks area. When I sit for about 30 minutes, the stretch marks hurt (in the scale of 1-10, the pain is around 8). So, I have to stand up once in a while. More and more stretch marks appear when they hurt and they hurt too. It is very unco... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your history and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I get your worry. I can see that you have already tried a lot of therapies for the same with not much relief. Weight gain is usually a gradual process and not much skin stretch... Read Full »
I have some wrinkles or stretch marks on my inner thigh. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some wrinkles or stretch marks in my inner thigh near the pubis area. What seems to be the problem with this, and what will be the remedy or treatment? Please advise a solution. I can send you the pictures of that area. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Stretch marks result from excessive stretching of the skin. So, I highly suggest you reduce your weight by at least 15 to 17 lbs. Once stretch marks are formed, they are hard to treat. A number of treatments are available ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,There is a set of long, thin horizontal creases going along my lower to middle back. Some of them are tiny, while one is so long that it nearly stretches across my entire back. They are like little red bruises since they do not feel like anything. I have no pain and they seem purely vis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and understood your concern. It seems you have striae distensae or stretch marks. Stretch marks either result from excessive stretching of the skin or from hormonal imbalances like raised serum cortisol. A number of treatments are available w... Read Full »
I have stretch marks. Why do they appear, and what are the ways to prevent it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have stretch marks. Why these appear and how it can be prevented?. Please give me an idea of avoiding this disease. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stretch marks may appear due to the rapid hormonal changes and growth associated with puberty, during pregnancy, or with medical diseases, such as Cushing syndrome. Stretch marks can have causes that are not due to underlying disease. Examples include pregnancy, weight... Read Full »
How can stretch marks be cured?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. My main concern is, I have a lot of stretch marks on my body. I had them on my shoulder and thighs since I was 10 years old. Now, I have them even on my belly and biceps area. For the past three months, I have been working out. I do not feel it is because of working out... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and noticed that you have a lot of old stretch marks on your shoulders and abdomen. I would suggest you start topical application of Tretinoin cream 0.1% on the stretch marks daily at night.... Read Full »