Striae: are a form of scarring on the skin with a silvery-white hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis. See free access online books about Striae below. See detailed information below for a list of 14 causes of Striae, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Striae.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Review causes of types of Striae in more specific categories:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Striae, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Striae from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Striae. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Striae
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Striae as a symptom include:
See full list of 14
causes of Striae
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list below shows some of the causes of Striae mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 14 causes of Striae
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Striae. Of the 14 causes of Striae that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 14 causes of Striae
The following list of conditions have 'Striae' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Striae based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Linear atrophy, Stretch marks, Striae distensae
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Symptoms related to Striae:
Childbirth (581 causes), Cushing syndrome, Cushing's syndrome (4 causes), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Lichen planus, Obesity (211 causes), Overuse of cortisone skin creams, Overweight, Pituitary tumors, Adult, Pregnancy (316 causes)
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