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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for PUPPP OR striae distensae OR stretch marks
  1. ... diseases or conditions. The medical name for stretch marks is striae.
  2. Stretch marks (striae) result from rapid stretching of the skin which may occur with obesity, pubertal growth spurts, pregnancy, ...
  3. Striae in the popliteal fossa. Striae or stretch marks result from stretching of the skin, or other influences such as Cushing syndrome. Most pregnant women experience striae at some point ...
  4. Stretch marks (striae) can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. Stretch marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned glossy skin that over time become whitish and scarlike in appearance. ...
  5. ... often seen include: Acne or skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide), called striae , on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, upper ...
  6. ... that are often seen include: Skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide), called striae , on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, upper ...
  7. ... changes that are often seen: Skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide), called striae , on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, upper ...
  8. ... that are often seen: Skin infections Thick, purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide) called striae on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, upper ...
  9. ... obesity) Skin changes can include: Skin infections Purple stretch marks (1/2 inch or 1 centimeter or more wide) called striae on the skin of the abdomen, upper arms, ...