Skin problem

[Pokey]

My granddaughter has developed a white line that is somewhat raised on the back of her leg.  It it not red, and it doesn't itch.  It begins at the ankle area and continues to her thigh.  Last week, we discovered the same on the back of her arm (from her elbow to her shoulder).  We have tried many lotions on her, but nothing has worked.  We have an appointment next week - but I was curious to know if anyone else has experienced the same thing?

[peterb]

Hi Pokey

A warm welcome to the Forum, the symptons you give are not much to go on, although the appt next week is a good place to start.  Are there any other things you can point out about this?

Well some of the other members may have an idea, it has been a bit quiet today, but rest assured somebody may know.  Well let us know how your grandchild gets on.  You are more than welcome to pop in as often as you like.

We have quite a few USA members, and we are a friendly bunch.

[Pokey]

Thanks for your response.  
It's really difficult to describe.  It looks like a scar, after it has healed - it is rough to the touch and is a thin white line about 1/16" wide.  It almost appears as though she has cut herself and it has healed over, yet the scar has never gone away.  The way it travels up her leg reminds me of the seam in a ladies nylons.

[Alison]

hi pokey

  welcome to the forum

i hope u get some awnsers  next week, good luck n let u know how you get on

[juliep]

I know of one skin condition that does form lines - lichen striatus. It can be white or slightly red and is sometimes itchy but not always. I know it's easily treated with short doses of steroids.

Not sure, obviously, if this is it - do let us know what the diagnosis is

julie

[Nick]

Hi there Pokey

Welcome to SC

I think Julie has cracked that right on the head, lichen striatus seems the most logical choice.
Check for damage to nails such as pitting or deformations, that's a frequent give-away.

I hope the appointment goes well for your grand daughter. lichen striatus often effects young children. Hopefully things will get sorted for your little mite then.

At least if it does turn out to be LS then the good news would be that the symptoms should subside within a year or so. Not much sollice for a young child thoughm a year is a long time for children.

Please keep us posted of how things go.

Thinking of you and your grand child