Striking Striae from “Triple-Threat” Lotion

A teenage male presented with extensive “red scars” on his lower extremities. He reported having had scattered pink, scaly, round plaques on his medial thighs about one-half-year ago, which he believed to be ringworm infection. While on a family trip to Mexico, he purchased an over-the-counter lotion touted for its antifungal properties and applied it twice a day to affected areas for 5 consecutive months.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - January 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Andrew C. Krakowski, Emily Osier Tags: Insights and Images Source Type: research