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What Causes Purple Marks On Lower Abdomen?

Hi, I have angry purple marks that look like stretch marks (no texture, just colour) just on my lower abdomen/bikini line which isn t uncommon, except that I have not grown, have not lost or gained any weight and certainly am not pregnant. They weren t there yesterday but there are several today and in the past my stretchmarks have developed slowly and have never been any colour other than silver. It s probably nothing to worry about but it shocked me that they cropped up overnight and I was hoping you could shed some light on why they have occurred. Thank you in advance
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
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Hi

Stretch marks, also called striae, are scars that are associated with the skin being stretched and thinned, which causes the elastic fibers to break.

Typical causes of stretch marks include rapid weight gain or loss,pregnancy, rapid growth, such as growth spurt.Darker colored stretch marks, such as purple ones, are typically newer. Without treatment, these marks usually fade to white or silver over time.

I would suggest you take basic blood counts ,bleeding time,clotting time and prothrombin time to rule out any bleeding tendencies. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is also recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician

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What Causes Purple Marks On Lower Abdomen?

Hi Stretch marks, also called striae, are scars that are associated with the skin being stretched and thinned, which causes the elastic fibers to break. Typical causes of stretch marks include rapid weight gain or loss,pregnancy, rapid growth, such as growth spurt.Darker colored stretch marks, such as purple ones, are typically newer. Without treatment, these marks usually fade to white or silver over time. I would suggest you take basic blood counts ,bleeding time,clotting time and prothrombin time to rule out any bleeding tendencies. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is also recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician