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What are the dark red and purple lines in my inner thigh?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At May 19, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 28 years old, and I am 127 pounds by weight and 4'11 inches by height. I have dark red and purple lines in the inner thigh, and I do not experience symptoms.

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What are the symptoms in it, and how long has it been there? Do you have any other affected areas? Also, please send me few more photographs.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I did not feel any symptoms. It has been there for three months, and both of my inner thighs are affected.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are suffering from striae distensae. It is a very chronic harmless disorder and is due to a sudden increase or decrease of subcutaneous fat. A sudden increase or decrease in obesity can lead to it, along with a few hormonal problems like thyroid disorder, PCOD (polycystic ovarian disorder), adrenal hormone problems. I would advise you to massage the area with bio-oil and Palomar cocoa buttercream 3 to 4 times daily. In resistant cases, one can go for microneedling radiofrequency procedures.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Atishay Bukharia
Dr. Atishay Bukharia

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