Honey Comb Pattern on Upper Thigh and Belly

[modern99]

I have had the strangest dark honeycomb pattern on my upper thighs and belly for about a month now.

It does not itch at all. It turns red after my shower. When I am relaxed it looks like a deep dark brown pattern.

It is very odd looking!

[Nohae]

Hi! I hope you are well. Did you ever find out what this was?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This honeycomb pattern can be due to livedo reticularis. It appears like a lace-like purplish discoloration of the lower extremities. It can be due to blood diseases, autoimmune (rheumatologic) diseases, heart (cardiovascular) diseases, cancers, and endocrine disorders. It can usually (in 80% of cases) be diagnosed by biopsy.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[modern99]

Thanks again so very much!

Will certainly do that.

I am not experiencing any symptoms.

I will do some research on autoimmune disease and see if the shoe fits.

[myboysmom4]

Your welcome. I'd make an appt with your primary too for some bloodwork for autoimmune disease. Good luck-

[myboysmom4]

Look up livedo reticularis and determine if that looks like what you are experiencing.