Stretch marks or something else?

Question

Hi, sorry this is long but please read and comment if you can shed some light on the situation :)
So over the last year I have gone from a UK8 to a UK10 on my lower half.

I hasn't really bothered me that I have put on weight until about 6 months ago when I started noticing these pink marks on my legs.

I have had stretch marks before, just a few on my hips but they were skin coloured, never changed and it literally looked like the skin was stretched a tad.

Now, the marks below can get very red sometimes and are all over the inside and backs of my legs and working towards my hips. Heat seems to make a difference as to how pronounced they are.

Has anyone else had this? Are they stretch marks or something else? Thought I'd ask on here before seeing a doctor as they don't affect me in a physical way, just cosmetic/aesthetic.

Thanks! X

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When stretch marks are new they are pink or red. Over time they will fade to your skin color or whiteish. Using lotion is supposed to help.

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stretch marks. They will fade to a super light color which is what old stretch marks look like.

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Looks like stretch marks to me. Use coconut oil to keep them hydrated, it may keep you from getting more. If they itch hydrating them should help.

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The patterns in the way stretch marks look resembles that of stretch marks, but this looks like inflammation. You've had stretch marks so you would know what yours look like. If you're unsure then go to your doctor and see just to make sure it isn't something worst.

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Stretch marks ✅

Stretch marks or something else?

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