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3 kids, youngest is 16 months and i'm still nursing. i have thin pale skin but noticed these random tiny purple threads along bra line and just under?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Purple marks: These marks may simply be stretch marks with some rupture of tiny capillaries. Your obstetrician can quickly evaluate these for you.

Answered 1/8/2018

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A member asked:

3 kids, youngest is 16 months and i'm still nursing. i have thin pale skin but noticed these random tiny purple threads along bra line and just under?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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