Stretch Marks, Striae Distensae - DermAtlas

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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

stretch marks striae distensae

Body Site

groin thigh

Age

18 years

Pigmentation

medium

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Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

This 18year-old boy developed striae on the arm creases, anterior and posterior axillary folds, and groin following a year of application of a high potency topical steroid for plaque psoriasis. He was tapered off the topical steroids and treated with a non-steroidal medication.

Description

multiple, symmetric, linear, atrophic violaceous plaques

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6/6/2003 4:28:17

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