Stretch marks - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body. They're common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people don't like the way they make their skin look.
Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
WEBWhen stretch marks first appear, they tend to be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown, or dark brown, depending on your skin color. Early stretch marks may feel slightly raised and can be itchy. In time, the color fades and the narrow bands sink beneath your skin.
Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More - Healthline
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Stretch marks, or scars that happen when your skin rapidly stretches or shrinks, typically show up as bands of lines running across your skin. Stretch marks are very common — estimates suggest...
Stretch Marks: Common Causes and How To Get Rid of Them - WebMD
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Stretch marks are set-in streaks that show up on your stomach, breasts, hips, butt, and thighs. These long, thin, rippled marks are also called stria. If you have stretch marks, you...
Stretch Marks: Why (and Where) You Get Them - WebMD
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · Why do you get stretch marks? And what can you do about them when you have them? This WebMD slideshow will give you the information you need.
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMay 4, 2022 · Stretch marks (striae) are discolored, slightly sunken (depressed), scar-like lines in your skin. They appear when your skin rapidly stretches or shrinks. Stretch marks generally appear on your: Abdominal area (stomach). Thighs.
Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
WEBOVERVIEW. Stretch marks are medically termed “striae” and are scars on the skin. They appear in areas of the skin that have stretched to grow and expand the body. They don’t cause harm or pain, but some people don’t like how they look on the skin and may feel self-conscious about their stretch marks.
Stretch marks: Causes and treatments - Medical News Today
WEBJan 5, 2018 · Stretch marks occur when a person's skin stretches too quickly, which can be due to puberty, pregnancy or weight gain. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the...
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention - Health
WEBOct 24, 2023 · Stretch marks develop when your skin stretches quickly, over a short period of time. When this stretching happens, the collagen and elastin in your skin breaks apart. Stretch...
Stretch Marks: Why They Happen and How to Get Rid of Them
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Also called striae, stretch marks often appear following pregnancy, puberty, and fluctuations in weight. Stretch marks are completely harmless, and there is no medical need to treat them.
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