Stretch Marks

Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really quickly (like during puberty or pregnancy), you may get fine lines on your body called stretch marks. Stretch marks occur when the tissue under your skin tears from rapid growth or stretching. When the skin is over-stretched, it produces too much collagen, which can form the “scars” called stretch marks.

Stretch marks often show up on places like your breasts, thighs, hips, and butt. Most girls and women have stretch marks, so if you have them, you’re not alone.

Although they’re more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too. Guys and girls who are body builders are more prone to getting them because of the rapid body changes that body building can produce. Obesity can also lead to stretch marks. Stretch marks are also more likely to occur if a person uses steroid-containing (such as hydrocortisone) creams or ointments on their skin for a long time (more than a few weeks).

At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines, but they often will turn lighter (whitish or flesh-coloured) and almost disappear over time. So if you’re taking a trip to the beach this summer, you shouldn’t stress out too much about them. Your stretch marks will usually fade and become less noticeable over time.

Source NZGirl

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