What would cause skin to suddenly imprint easily? for example, after i've slept (blanket lines), held my 4 months old (lines/imprint of her outfit) or even her ear, after nursing with her laying on my arm. it's not raised or irritated, just imprinted

Imprinting: Pitting or imprints in skin may be caused by fluid retention and would be the opposite of dry skin. Underactive thyroid is another possibility. If you tend to retain fluid avoid using the salt shaker and avoid eating very salty foods. A blood test can reveal an underactive thyroid or other conditions like kidney or liver disorders which are characterized by fluid retention which are unlikely in yo

Could be: Due excess water in the skin and also very light skin

Imprints left behind: It sounds like you are retaining fluid. If you have a 4 month old and your breast feeding I'm sure there are days when you've retained fluid. Normally older patients will show you the lines around their ankles where the socks have left a groove.. You are too young to have experienced this great joy! You should check with your ob/gym They can check BP, kidney function and watch your salt intake.