Stretch marks - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Anyone can develop stretch marks, but some factors increase your likelihood of getting them, including: Being female; Having a personal or family history of stretch marks; Being pregnant, especially if you're young; Rapid growth in adolescence; Rapidly gaining or losing weight; Using corticosteroids; Having breast enlargement surgery
Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More - Healthline
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Causes. Risk factors. Diagnosis. See a doctor. Prevention. Stretch marks are common following pregnancy, but many factors can contribute to their appearance. They can show up anywhere on the body....
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMay 4, 2022 · What causes stretch marks? When your skin rapidly stretches or shrinks, it causes the elastin and collagen in your skin to break. Elastin’s main role is to allow your skin to stretch. Collagen’s main role is to provide structure, strength and support to your skin. As your skin heals, stretch marks appear in areas where elastin breaks.
Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
WEBIf you develop stretch marks, you’re most likely to do so during these times: Growth spurts that happen in puberty. Pregnancy. Rapid weight loss or gain. Weight training when you have rapid muscle growth. Applying a corticosteroid to your skin for a long time can also cause stretch marks.
Stretch Marks: Common Causes and How To Get Rid of Them - WebMD
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Written by Susan Bernstein. What Are Stretch Marks? Stretch Marks Causes and Risk Factors. Stretch Mark Symptoms. Stretch Mark Diagnosis. 5 min read. What Are Stretch Marks? Stretch marks...
Stretch Marks: Why (and Where) You Get Them - WebMD
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · Healthy Beauty. Stretch Marks: Causes and Treatment. Medically Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on February 25, 2023. Stretch Marks Are Scars. 1 /15. If your skin is stretched farther than...
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention - Health
WEBOct 24, 2023 · Skincare. Why Do People Get Stretch Marks—And Can They Go Away? By. Wendy Wisner. Published on October 24, 2023. Medically reviewed by. Susan Bard, MD. Jun / Getty Images. Stretch marks are...
Stretch marks: Causes and treatments - Medical News Today
WEBJan 5, 2018 · Treatment and prevention. Takeaway. Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are...
Stretch marks - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Self care. Alternative medicine. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. Stretch marks don't usually need to be diagnosed. Your health care provider might examine your skin and review your medical history.
Stretch Marks: Why They Happen and How to Treat Them
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Getty Images. Stretch marks, or scar-like lines that appear when the skin stretches and shrinks rapidly, are very common. Indeed, data suggest that as many as 90 percent of...
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