Striae commonly referred to as stretch marks, are irregular skin areas that appear as lines, bands, or stripes. They mainly occur due to rapid weight gain and are commonly seen in pregnancy, puberty, and obese individuals or may be associated with certain medical conditions like Cushing disease. The common sites are the thighs, hips, abdomen, buttocks, axilla, lower back, and breast region.
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How can I get rid of red streaks and rashes on my legs?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 40 years old female and experiencing skin problems for the first time. I am having strange red streaks and rashes on my legs for one week. I have two types of rashes on my thighs and calf portion of the leg. Rash on my thighs: Two red-brown streaks, without pain or hot feeling,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with your query. The skin lesions over the thigh may be stretch marks and erythema nodosum or folliculitis on the calf. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be done after reviewing the photograph of your thigh lesions. I sug... Read Full »