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Are stretch marks a symptom of EDS?
Stretchiness, abnormal scarring, stretch marks at a young age, easy bruising and slow wound healing are all signs of EDS, but the presence and severity of these issues will depend on the type.
What does Ehlers Danlos skin look like?
People who have vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome often share distinctive facial features of a thin nose, thin upper lip, small earlobes and prominent eyes. They also have thin, translucent skin that bruises very easily. In fair-skinned people, the underlying blood vessels are very visible through the skin.
What is Hyperextensible skin?
Cutaneous hyperextensibility refers to the ability to stretch the skin beyond the normal range. When the skin is stretched, upon release, it recoils back to its original shape as elasticity of the skin is retained.
How is skin Hyperextensibility measured?
Hyperextensibility is measured by stretching a fold of skin over the back of the hand by pinching the skin between thumb and second finger and pulling the skin fold until resistance is felt.
What is doughy skin?
Definition. A skin texture that is unusually soft (and may feel silky), and has a malleable consistency resembling that of dough. [
Does EDS make you look old?
Due to the collagen in the skin being extra stretchy, many EDS patients experience a lack of wrinkles as they age. This collagen may help EDS patients look younger and can also cause skin to feel extremely soft. Doctor’s even describe the skin as “velvet-soft”.
Does Ehlers-Danlos make you look older?
Due to the collagen in the skin being extra stretchy, many EDS patients experience a lack of wrinkles as they age. This collagen may help EDS patients look younger and can also cause skin to feel extremely soft.
How do you get rid of deep stretch marks?
Removing white stretch marks
- Exfoliate. A simple way to treat white stretch marks is through regular exfoliation.
- Topical treatments. Topical creams and ointments are more affordable methods for reducing the appearance of white stretch marks.
- Microdermabrasion.
- Microneedling.
- Laser therapy.
- Cosmetic surgery.