Drizown Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I have these squiggly lines that are a burgendy colour. I have them on my calf right below my knee and on my inner thighs. Are these stretch marks? I'm not sure because I haven't gained any weight. My mom says it could be from wearing tight jeans.... but I doubt bruises would last this long. Or even a pinched nerve. I guess I've had them for about 4 months now. If they are stretchmarks or pinched nerves either one, is there anyway to get rid of them? Link to comment
Flora Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 they could be spider veins...or veircose veins. Link to comment
RayKay Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 They might possibly be varicose/spider veins, or at least precursor to them. They signal inadquate blood flow in certain parts of your vein. Link to comment
Drizown Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 No my mom has the varicose veins in her arms. They don't look the same. They're like a redish colour. Hers are more blueish deep purple kind. Link to comment
RayKay Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 No my mom has the varicose veins in her arms. They don't look the same. They're like a redish colour. Hers are more blueish deep purple kind. Well you are also younger, and they won't be as deep or bad. They can still be spider veins even if they are not deep purple. Stretchmarks would make your skin look "stretched" in places and range from pale white/pink to dark brown/purple and take place in areas more likely to stretch when you gain/lose weight or go through puberty, like hips, tummy, breasts, back (as you grow taller). Link to comment
Drizown Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Looking at pictures of stretchmarks im pretty sure thats what they are, because ive increase my training at karate so i have a lot! more muscle in my legs. Is there any way to get rid of them? Link to comment
bexcelant Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 You can get rid of them by applying medication to them. I would advise seeing a dermatologist or cosmetic dermatologist. To treat them yourself, there is a product called Strivectin that is fairly effective. BEX Link to comment
Mr Meh Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 There are creams I've heard of and probably lots of tips on the net. here's a couple links. I have some strecth marks on my stomach and they kind of feel indented and squishy, almost like an old burn scar and can range from whitish to red depending on exertion. link removed link removed Link to comment
RayKay Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 If they are stretchmarks best way to treat them is also in prevention. Keep area well moisturized - using a Vitamin E lotion is often recommended, you can also buy Vitamin E capsules you can break and rub on skin in areas more pronme to marks. Speak to a dermatologist about reducing ones you have already Link to comment
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