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What Do Skin Discoloration And An Indentation On The Hips Indicate?
Just noticed skin discoloration and an indentation in my daughter’s left hip. A couple months ago she had some muscular trouble with her hips and was unable to stand or walk for about a week. Without any real answers from doctors but testing and MRI that all came back OK. Could these things be related this far apart? What could cause this?
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your description, it seems to be stretch marks which occur due to stretching of skin (due to obesity or pregnancy). It is a skin problem and nothing to do with muscle problem.
If it is not affecting cosmetically, no need to do anything. Otherwise, you can apply 0.1% tretinoin cream 12 hourly over it. Be cautious to prevent exposure of sunlight as it may cause photosensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
As per your description, it seems to be stretch marks which occur due to stretching of skin (due to obesity or pregnancy). It is a skin problem and nothing to do with muscle problem.
If it is not affecting cosmetically, no need to do anything. Otherwise, you can apply 0.1% tretinoin cream 12 hourly over it. Be cautious to prevent exposure of sunlight as it may cause photosensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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