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Striated Rash On Stomach, Deep Purple Red, Spreading, Gained Weight. Stretch Marks?
I have a striated rash on my stomach . It started out small four years ago and only a few on one side. Now it s spread all over my stomach. While I have gained weight since it began, I had not gained any weight when it first started. At first I thought they were stretch marks but they ve been a deep purply red for almost 5 years now. Is it really likely stretch marks wouldnt lighten in that time period? What should I do? Mederma? Cocoa Butter? I can t see anyone for them for months and I m so self-conscious. I can t even take my shirt off. Please.
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
The chances of the lesion being infective or allergic are remote considering the duration of the rash.
I would advice you to get examined and a biopsy if needed by a dermatologist to diagnose it exactly and manage accordingly.
Wish you good health.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
The chances of the lesion being infective or allergic are remote considering the duration of the rash.
I would advice you to get examined and a biopsy if needed by a dermatologist to diagnose it exactly and manage accordingly.
Wish you good health.
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