Striae distensae

Alternative names
Striae atrophica; Stretch marks; Striae

Definition
Striae are skin defects that look like bands or lines, associated with rapid growth or certain diseases or conditions.

see Striae.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 6, 2012
by Dave R. Roger, M.D.

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