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

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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 on the inner thigh, and I do not experience symptoms. Please help.

Thank you.

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

Kindly revert back in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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,

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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.

Medically reviewed byDr. Sneha Kannan

Published At May 19, 2020
Reviewed AtFebruary 5, 2025

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