HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have Frankenstein Leg. Have Growing Stretch Mark, Brown Patch On Leg. Cure?

hello im 21 my name is Chelsea and i have a Frankenstein leg. Ive had a growing stretch mark brown patch on my leg since middle school. It has a couple varicose veins in the middle that are sensitive. Ive never had a injury there, diabetes or low blood pressure that i know of. I use to be bigger and have been loosing weight but not much change in the mark. Its dark brown and red with a mixture of stretch marks that look like goosebumps if that makes since. I got made made fun of in high school for it and really just wanna know if it can be fixed or will it just stay a conversational piece.
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The growing stretch mark and the pigmentation mark is difficult to remove with topical treatments only. This might need a laser treatment. Do consult your dermatologist for the same.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Varicose veins


Loading Online Doctors....
Have Frankenstein Leg. Have Growing Stretch Mark, Brown Patch On Leg. Cure?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The growing stretch mark and the pigmentation mark is difficult to remove with topical treatments only. This might need a laser treatment. Do consult your dermatologist for the same. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com