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What Causes Skin Striations On Upper Leg Of A Child?
hello, I am very concerned about my grand son. he is 9 yrs old. he has skin striations on this right upper leg. angry red lines. about 12 inches by 6 inches. He is very thin for his height. It does not itch and the surface is smooth. He just brought it to my attention Saturday night.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hi,
Your grand son may be having striae juvenalis. However you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. He may prescribe vitamin A or isotretinoin and vitamin E for long time. Tretinoin gel in low strenght 0.012% may improve the lesions. I hope got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Your grand son may be having striae juvenalis. However you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. He may prescribe vitamin A or isotretinoin and vitamin E for long time. Tretinoin gel in low strenght 0.012% may improve the lesions. I hope got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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