Figure 1.

Comparisons between striae albae and striae rubrae. (a) An illustration of striae rubrae on the abdomen. (b) A diagram to demonstrate the difference in characteristics between striae rubrae and striae albae. Striae rubrae are considered as an early form of SD, which are erythematous, red and sometimes slightly raised linear lesions. They do not recur and are classified as temporary striae. Striae albae are atrophic, wrinkled and pale. They also do not recur but are permanent striae. (c) An illustration of striae albae on the abdomen.