Red lines around my waist

Physician Responded

So, a while ago some lines that look like this appeared on the right side of my waist, but now its at the front of my gut (saw today) and on my left side.

https://imgur.com/a/5UWnduo

• 19 • Male • 5’10” • 220 • white • In the last 2-3 months • Around my waist line • Just getting over the flu • I smoke pot and drink, not sure if that counts

Posted Feb 12, 2019, 4:56 AM UTC

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CraftyEsquireThis user has not yet been verified.•

Have you gained weight? Looks like stretch marks to me.

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RunninSoloOPThis user has not yet been verified.•

Not recently

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ItchdocDermatologist | Top Contributor•

Striae

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RunninSoloOPThis user has not yet been verified.•

So, through my online reading it looks like these are here to stay, is that true? Even if i lose weight?

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ItchdocDermatologist | Top Contributor•

The spots will remain but lose their red color

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RunninSoloOPThis user has not yet been verified.•

Thanks for the info!

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