What Does It Mean When You Get a Dark Vertical Line on Your Abdomen?
1. Introduction Developing a dark vertical line running down the center of the abdomen indicates a condition known clinically as the linea nigra. This hyperpigmentation is a completely benign, physiological manifestation of altered endocrine activity, most famously associated with pregnancy. The line is not a scar, nor does it indicate an underlying disease; rather, it … Read more
