Patellar striae

What is striae Patellares? **Striae Patellares** are skin lesions of various shapes and sizes that are localized under the patellar ligament. Outwardly, they may resemble bruises or scars, but unlike them, they are accompanied by pain of varying intensity. Striae Patellaris is considered a type of **Garrod** syndrome, the most common form of which is pain in the knee joints. Despite the fact that **striae** are considered a symptom of this disease, they are also often found in healthy people. Sometimes such symptoms can appear with diabetes, psoriasis, gastrointestinal disorders, pregnancy, epilepsy, and also during puberty.

*According to research results, the presence of striae may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process in the knee joint.* Symptoms of striae The main signs of the disease are pain, discomfort in the area of ​​the knee joint, and the formation of stripes of different lengths and colors on the skin. The manifestation of this disease is characterized by the presence of areas of hypopigmentation (white spots on the skin) and hyperpigmentation (yellow, brown spots). At the first signs you should seek medical help. Usually, if symptoms are mild, treatment at home is sufficient, which includes physical therapy, compresses, massage and the use of painkillers. The damaged area must be treated depending on the cause of the disease. **Stria patellaris** is a common symptom of Garrod syndrome, which may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process of the knee joint.

Most of the symptoms of striae patellares are characteristic of Garroud syndrome (or patillares syndrome): - stripes; - papules, furrows, folds; - spots,