Rozstępy
Objawy

Rozstępy (striae distensae) to linijne, atroficzne pasma skóry powstające w wyniku gwałtownego rozciągnięcia i uszkodzenia włókien kolagenowych oraz elastyny w warstwie skóry właściwej (dermis). Zmiany te przechodzą charakterystyczne fazy: początkową (striae rubrae) z czerwono-fioletowym zabarwieniem i objawami zapalnymi, oraz fazę dojrzałą (striae albae) z białawym, srebrzystym kolorem i atrofią naskórka. Rozstępy mają szerokość 1-10 mm i długość od kilku do kilkunastu centymetrów, lokalizując się najczęściej na brzuchu, piersiach, biodrach, pośladkach i udach. Występują u około 80-90% kobiet w ciąży, 70% dziewcząt i 40% chłopców w okresie dojrzewania, a także u osób z szybkim przyrostem lub utratą masy ciała oraz u kulturystów. Mogą być także manifestacją chorób endokrynologicznych, takich jak zespół Cushinga czy zespół Marfana, oraz efektem długotrwałej terapii kortykosteroidami.

Charakterystyka rozstępów (striae)

Rozstępy (łac. striae distensae) to wgłębione pasma lub smugi pojawiające się na skórze, będące formą bliznowacenia. Występują najczęściej na brzuchu, piersiach, biodrach, pośladkach i innych obszarach ciała, gdzie skóra ulega nadmiernemu rozciągnięciu12. Są szczególnie powszechne u kobiet w ciąży, zwłaszcza w ostatnim trymestrze, dotykając około 8-9 na 10 ciężarnych34. Szacuje się, że rozstępy występują u około 70% nastolatek i 40% nastolatków w okresie dojrzewania5.

Rozstępy powstają, gdy skóra zostaje gwałtownie rozciągnięta, powodując rozerwanie kolagenu i elastyny, które zapewniają jej elastyczność i wytrzymałość67. W miarę gojenia się skóry pojawiają się charakterystyczne zmiany – rozstępy. Mechanizm ten zachodzi w warstwie skóry właściwej (dermis), gdzie elastyczne włókna zostają uszkodzone podczas nadmiernego rozciągania89.

Wygląd rozstępów – charakterystyka wizualna

Rozstępy mogą różnić się wyglądem w zależności od czasu ich powstania, przyczyny, lokalizacji na ciele oraz typu skóry10. Zmiany mają postać linijnych pasm o różnej długości (od kilku do kilkunastu centymetrów) oraz szerokości (zazwyczaj 1-10 mm)11. Początkowo rozstępy są lekko uniesione, a następnie stają się zagłębione i mają inną teksturę niż otaczająca je zdrowa skóra12.

Typowy rozstęp ma wygląd podłużnej bruzdy lub linii o gładkiej, błyszczącej powierzchni, ułożonej prostopadle do linii największego napięcia skóry1314. Jeśli dotkniesz dojrzałego rozstępu, często możesz wyczuć delikatne zagłębienie15.

Zmiany koloru rozstępów w czasie

Rozstępy przechodzą charakterystyczne etapy rozwoju, związane ze zmianami ich zabarwienia16:

  • W fazie początkowej (striae rubrae) – rozstępy są wypukłe, zaróżowione lub czerwono-fioletowe, czasem purpurowe, różowe, niebieskawe, czarne lub brązowe, w zależności od koloru skóry171819
  • W fazie dojrzałej (striae albae) – z czasem blakną, stając się białawe, srebrzystobiałe lub lśniące, z charakterystyczną atrofią naskórka2021

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Proces zmiany koloru zazwyczaj trwa od 6 do 12 miesięcy, choć może być różny u poszczególnych osób2425. Zmiana zabarwienia wynika z procesów gojenia się skóry – początkowo widoczne są naczynia krwionośne pod rozdartą skórą (stąd czerwonawe zabarwienie), z czasem zastępowane przez tkankę bliznowatą i widoczną pod nią tkankę tłuszczową (stąd białawe zabarwienie)26.

Objawy towarzyszące rozstępom

Rozstępy zazwyczaj nie powodują bólu i nie stanowią zagrożenia dla zdrowia27. Jednak mogą im towarzyszyć pewne charakterystyczne objawy, szczególnie w fazie początkowej.

Świąd i dyskomfort skóry

Przed pojawieniem się rozstępów skóra może wydawać się cieńsza i różowa, a także może występować uczucie podrażnienia lub swędzenia2829. Świąd jest szczególnie charakterystyczny dla wczesnej fazy rozwoju rozstępów i wynika z rozciągania skóry oraz procesów zapalnych30.

Nowo powstające rozstępy mogą powodować uczucie napięcia skóry, podobne do rozciągania lateksu, z towarzyszącym łuszczeniem się naskórka31. Niektóre osoby opisują również lekkie pieczenie lub dyskomfort w miejscach powstawania rozstępów3233.

Zmiany w teksturze skóry

Obszary z rozstępami mają inną teksturę niż okoliczna skóra. Mogą być wyczuwalne jako lekko uniesione lub zagłębione bruzdy34. We wczesnej fazie rozwoju rozstępów skóra wydaje się napięta i cieńsza, co jest wynikiem destrukcji włókien kolagenowych i elastycznych35.

Z czasem, gdy rozstępy dojrzewają, skóra w ich obrębie staje się cieńsza, bardziej pomarszczona i mniej elastyczna36. Może przypominać strukturą delikatny, marszczący się papier37.

Wpływ psychologiczny

Choć rozstępy nie stanowią problemu zdrowotnego, mogą mieć znaczący wpływ na samoocenę i jakość życia3839. U wielu osób wywołują dyskomfort psychiczny związany z wyglądem skóry i mogą wpływać na sposób interakcji z innymi ludźmi40.

Szczególnie narażone na stres psychologiczny związany z rozstępami są osoby, u których zmiany są rozległe lub zlokalizowane w widocznych miejscach. Może to prowadzić do unikania określonych sytuacji społecznych lub noszenia określonego typu ubrań41.

Progresja rozstępów – etapy rozwoju

Rozstępy rozwijają się w charakterystyczny sposób, przechodząc przez kilka wyraźnych faz42.

Faza wczesna (striae rubrae)

W pierwszej fazie rozwoju rozstępów (striae rubrae) skóra ulega stopniowemu ścieńczeniu i rozciągnięciu, naskórek ulega spłaszczeniu i dochodzi do zaniku grzbietów naskórkowych. Włókna kolagenowe ulegają pogrubieniu i zagęszczeniu, układając się w sposób prostopadły lub równoległy. Zmniejsza się również liczba włókien elastycznych43.

W tej fazie najbardziej widoczne są objawy zapalne – skóra staje się różowa, czerwona lub fioletowa44. Zmiany mogą być lekko wypukłe, a także swędzące45. Rozstępy stopniowo powiększają się zarówno na długość, jak i szerokość46.

Widoczność naczyń krwionośnych przez ścieńczałą skórę nadaje rozstępom charakterystyczne czerwono-fioletowe zabarwienie47. Jest to najlepszy moment na rozpoczęcie leczenia, gdyż świeże rozstępy najlepiej reagują na terapię48.

Faza dojrzała (striae albae)

W fazie przewlekłej (striae albae) rozstępy stają się bardziej bliznowate, nieregularnie ukształtowane i hipopigmentowane (wyblakłe/białe, z utratą zmian naczyniowych)49. Niektóre mogą nawet rozwinąć drobną, pomarszczoną teksturę.

Przejście od striae rubrae do striae albae jest stopniowe i może trwać od kilku miesięcy do kilku lat50. Dojrzałe rozstępy mogą również stawać się bardziej widoczne wraz z naturalną utratą elastyczności skóry w procesie starzenia.

W tej fazie rozstępy przybierają charakterystyczny biały lub srebrzysty kolor, co jest wynikiem obecności tkanki bliznowatej i widoczności tkanki tłuszczowej pod cienką skórą5152. Stają się również lekko zapadnięte w stosunku do otaczającej skóry53.

Progresja czasowa

Czas progresji rozstępów jest zróżnicowany i zależy od wielu czynników indywidualnych. Zazwyczaj można zaobserwować następującą sekwencję zmian54:

  1. Wczesne oznaki – skóra staje się cieńsza, różowawa, może swędzieć
  2. Pojawienie się wyraźnych czerwonych lub fioletowych smug
  3. Stopniowe powiększanie się zmian
  4. Blaknięcie do koloru srebrzysto-białego (zazwyczaj po 6-12 miesiącach)55

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W przypadku rozstępów ciążowych (striae gravidarum) zmiany najczęściej pojawiają się w drugim lub trzecim trymestrze ciąży5758. Po porodzie rozstępy stopniowo blednąc, osiągając ostateczny wygląd w ciągu 6-12 miesięcy59.

Typowe lokalizacje rozstępów

Rozstępy mogą pojawiać się w różnych obszarach ciała, jednak istnieją charakterystyczne lokalizacje, w których występują najczęściej60.

Rozstępy w ciąży

U kobiet w ciąży rozstępy najczęściej pojawiają się na6162:

  • Brzuchu – szczególnie wokół pępka, w miarę powiększania się macicy
  • Piersiach – w związku z ich powiększaniem się w przygotowaniu do laktacji
  • Biodrach i udach
  • Pośladkach
  • Dolnej części pleców

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Rozstępy ciążowe są szczególnym rodzajem rozstępów (striae gravidarum) i wynikają zarówno z szybkiego rozciągania skóry, jak i zmian hormonalnych zachodzących w organizmie kobiety65. Są one najbardziej widoczne w ostatnim trymestrze ciąży i mogą obejmować znaczne obszary skóry66.

Rozstępy w okresie dojrzewania

U nastolatków rozstępy najczęściej pojawiają się w następujących lokalizacjach6768:

  • U dziewcząt – na piersiach, biodrach, pośladkach i udach
  • U chłopców – na plecach, ramionach i pośladkach

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Rozstępy w okresie dojrzewania są związane z gwałtownym wzrostem i rozwojem ciała. Szczególnie narażone są osoby przechodzące intensywne skoki wzrostowe70.

Rozstępy związane z wahaniami wagi

Przy szybkim przyroście lub utracie masy ciała rozstępy najczęściej pojawiają się na71:

  • Brzuchu
  • Bokach i talii
  • Ramionach (szczególnie górnych częściach)
  • Udach (wewnętrznych i zewnętrznych)
  • Biodrach

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Osoby, które doświadczają szybkiej utraty wagi, mogą zaobserwować, że istniejące wcześniej rozstępy stają się bardziej widoczne, co jest związane ze zmniejszeniem napięcia skóry73.

Rozstępy u sportowców

U osób uprawiających sporty siłowe rozstępy często pojawiają się na74:

  • Ramionach, szczególnie w okolicy bicepsów
  • Klatce piersiowej
  • Plecach
  • Udach

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Kulturyści są szczególnie narażeni na rozstępy z powodu szybkiego przyrostu masy mięśniowej, co prowadzi do gwałtownego rozciągania skóry76.

Szczególne przypadki rozstępów

Rozstępy w chorobach endokrynologicznych

Rozstępy mogą być objawem niektórych chorób, szczególnie związanych z zaburzeniami endokrynologicznymi. Najczęściej występują w7778:

  • Zespole Cushinga – charakteryzują się szerokimi, różowymi rozstępami, które mogą obejmować różne części ciała, w tym brzuch, uda, ramiona i piersi79
  • Zespole Marfana – rzadkiej chorobie genetycznej wpływającej na tkankę łączną, co może prowadzić do zwiększonej podatności na rozstępy80

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Rozstępy w przebiegu zespołu Cushinga są szczególnie charakterystyczne – mają tendencję do bycia szerszymi, bardziej fioletowymi i bardziej rozległymi niż typowe rozstępy. Mogą również pojawiać się w nietypowych lokalizacjach, takich jak twarz82.

Rozstępy związane ze stosowaniem leków

Długotrwałe stosowanie leków steroidowych (kortykosteroidów) może prowadzić do osłabienia struktury skóry i powstawania rozstępów83. Rozstępy związane z kortykosteroidami:

  • Mogą pokrywać duże obszary ciała
  • Często są szersze i bardziej wyraźne
  • Mogą pojawiać się nawet przy miejscowym stosowaniu silnych preparatów steroidowych przez dłuższy czas

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Ryzyko rozwoju rozstępów zwiększa się wraz z dawką i czasem trwania terapii steroidowej. Szczególnie narażone są osoby stosujące doustne kortykosteroidy, takie jak prednizon, przez dłuższy okres86.

Diagnostyka i monitorowanie rozstępów

Rozstępy zwykle nie wymagają specjalistycznej diagnostyki, ponieważ ich wygląd jest charakterystyczny i łatwy do rozpoznania87. Lekarz może przeprowadzić badanie fizykalne skóry i zebrać wywiad medyczny w celu ustalenia przyczyny pojawienia się rozstępów88.

Kiedy skonsultować się z lekarzem

Choć większość rozstępów nie jest powodem do niepokoju, w niektórych sytuacjach warto skonsultować się z lekarzem89:

  • Gdy rozstępy pojawiają się bez wyraźnej przyczyny (np. ciąży, szybkiego przyrostu masy ciała)90
  • Gdy rozstępy są bardzo rozległe i pokrywają duże obszary ciała91
  • Gdy rozstępom towarzyszą inne niepokojące objawy, takie jak nadmierne owłosienie, zaokrąglenie twarzy, nadciśnienie92
  • Gdy rozstępy rozwijają się na obszarze, gdzie stosowane były miejscowo sterydy93

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Szczególnie ważna jest konsultacja lekarska, gdy rozstępom towarzyszy ból, intensywny świąd lub inne nietypowe objawy, gdyż może to wskazywać na inne schorzenie95.

Badania dodatkowe

W przypadku podejrzenia, że rozstępy mogą być objawem schorzenia endokrynologicznego, lekarz może zlecić dodatkowe badania w celu wykluczenia96:

  • Zespołu Cushinga – poprzez badanie poziomu kortyzolu we krwi i moczu
  • Innych zaburzeń hormonalnych – poprzez badania hormonalne

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Lekarz może również przeprowadzić wywiad dotyczący przyjmowanych leków, szczególnie steroidów, które mogą przyczyniać się do powstawania rozstępów98.

Naturalny przebieg rozstępów w czasie

Rozstępy są zmianami trwałymi, jednak ich wygląd zmienia się z czasem99100.

Proces blaknięcia

Większość rozstępów z czasem staje się mniej widoczna101. Proces blaknięcia przebiega następująco:

  • Wczesne rozstępy (czerwone lub fioletowe) stopniowo tracą intensywne zabarwienie102
  • Po kilku miesiącach do roku stają się jaśniejsze, przechodząc w kolor srebrzysto-biały103
  • Z czasem mogą stać się prawie niewidoczne, choć zazwyczaj pozostają widoczne przy bliższej obserwacji104

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Tempo blaknięcia rozstępów jest indywidualne i zależy od wielu czynników, w tym od koloru skóry, lokalizacji rozstępów, ich pierwotnej przyczyny oraz indywidualnych predyspozycji106.

Czynniki wpływające na ewolucję rozstępów

Na to, jak szybko i w jakim stopniu rozstępy będą ewoluować w czasie, wpływają107108:

  • Wiek – młodsza skóra ma lepszą zdolność regeneracji
  • Genetyka – indywidualne predyspozycje do gojenia się blizn
  • Kolor skóry – u osób o ciemniejszej karnacji rozstępy mogą być bardziej widoczne
  • Lokalizacja rozstępów – zmiany na różnych częściach ciała mogą ewoluować w różnym tempie
  • Ekspozycja na słońce – może wpływać na pigmentację rozstępów

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Istotne jest również to, że naturalne procesy starzenia się skóry mogą wpływać na wygląd rozstępów – wraz z utratą elastyczności skóry związaną z wiekiem, niektóre rozstępy mogą stawać się bardziej widoczne110.

Prognozy długoterminowe

Z punktu widzenia medycznego prognozy dotyczące rozstępów są dobre – nie stanowią one zagrożenia dla zdrowia i w większości przypadków stają się mniej widoczne z czasem111. Jednak całkowite zniknięcie rozstępów jest rzadkie – zazwyczaj pozostają one widoczne jako jasne linie na skórze112113.

Ważne jest, aby pamiętać, że rozstępy są niezwykle powszechne – szacuje się, że dotykają do 90% kobiet w ciąży i znacznej części ogólnej populacji114. Stanowią one naturalną reakcję organizmu na szybkie zmiany w strukturze ciała115.

Podsumowanie kliniczne

Rozstępy (striae distensae) to powszechne zmiany skórne, powstające w wyniku nadmiernego rozciągnięcia skóry i uszkodzenia włókien kolagenowych i elastycznych116. Przechodzą charakterystyczną ewolucję od początkowo czerwonych lub fioletowych linii (striae rubrae) do białawych, atroficznych blizn (striae albae)117.

Najczęściej występują podczas ciąży, w okresie dojrzewania, przy szybkim przyroście lub utracie masy ciała, a także mogą być związane z pewnymi chorobami endokrynologicznymi i stosowaniem kortykosteroidów118. Typowo lokalizują się na brzuchu, piersiach, biodrach, pośladkach i udach119.

Choć rozstępy nie stanowią zagrożenia dla zdrowia i z czasem stają się mniej widoczne, mogą być źródłem dyskomfortu psychicznego dla niektórych osób120. Wczesna interwencja terapeutyczna może pomóc w zmniejszeniu ich widoczności, jednak całkowite usunięcie rozstępów zazwyczaj nie jest możliwe121.

Szczególnie ważna jest konsultacja lekarska w przypadkach, gdy rozstępy pojawiają się bez wyraźnej przyczyny lub są bardzo rozległe, gdyż mogą być objawem schorzenia wymagającego leczenia122.

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    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 don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: […] Stretch marks are common in pregnancy, especially during the last trimester. They often fade but don’t usually disappear. […] Stretch marks can cover large areas of the body, but it happens rarely. This can result from corticosteroid medicine use or a disease such as Cushing syndrome.
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    Stretch marks look like lines or streaks across the skin. […] Stretch marks can be pink, red, brown, black, silver or purple. They usually start off darker and fade over time. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time but may not disappear completely. […] You have large stretch marks and: […] These could be symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome.
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    Stretch marks are narrow, streak-like lines that can develop on the surface of the skin. They can be pink, red, purple or brown, depending on your skin colour. They are common in pregnancy, affecting around 8 out of 10 pregnant women. […] They usually appear on your tummy, or sometimes on your upper thighs and breasts, as your pregnancy progresses and your bump starts to grow. When stretch marks appear will be different from woman to woman. […] The first sign you notice might be itchiness around an area where the skin is becoming thinner. […] Stretch marks are not harmful. They do not cause medical problems and there is no specific treatment for them. […] After your baby is born, the marks may gradually fade into paler scars and become less noticeable. They probably will not go away completely.
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    Stretch marks happen when your body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. This causes the elastic fibers just under the surface of the skin to break, resulting in stretch marks. […] Growing that fast can leave you with stretch marks, especially on your belly and breasts, two areas that grow the most. Stretch marks can also show up on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. The marks often start out reddish or purple, but after pregnancy they gradually fade to white or gray. […] About 90% of women will get them sometime after their sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. […] Unfortunately, theres no way to prevent stretch marks. Theres not a cream, lotion, or mommy balm that can do that — and if thats the claim on the bottle, dont be fooled, Lupo says. […] While some stretch marks naturally fade to faint, silvery lines, others remain darker and more showy. The best time to treat the marks, Waldorf says, is while they’re still in that reddish stage.
  • #5 Stretch marks (striae)
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/stretch-marks-striae
    Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching. […] Stretch marks are very common, affecting 70% of adolescent girls and 40% of boys. […] An early sign of stretch marks developing is when an area of skin becomes flattened and thin with a pink colour. This may also occasionally be itchy. Soon reddish or purplish slightly swollen lines develop perpendicular to the direction of skin tension (striae rubrae). Over time, these lighten to become whitish or flesh-coloured and much less conspicuous (striae albae). Stretch marks are usually several centimetres long and 110 mm wide. Those caused by corticosteroid use or Cushing syndrome are often larger and wider and may involve other regions, including the face. […] Stretch marks usually are only a cosmetic problem, but rarely, if extensive they may ulcerate or tear easily in an accident. Stretch marks occurring in adolescents become less visible over time and generally require no treatment.
  • #6 Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
    https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/scars-stretch-marks/stretch-marks-why-appear
    Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. […] When 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. If you run your finger over a mature stretch mark, you often feel a slight depression. […] Stretch
  • #7 Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks happen for two main reasons: stretching skin; an increase of cortisone in your system. […] Many people experience stretch marks during pregnancy as the skin stretches in various ways to make room for the developing fetus. […] Stretch marks sometimes appear when you rapidly gain or lose weight. […] Stretch marks happen naturally, and the marks themselves dont pose any cause for concern. […] That said, since they can happen as a sign of underlying health conditions, it never hurts to ask a dermatologist about your stretch marks especially if youve noticed other unusual symptoms. […] While theres nothing wrong with having stretch marks, theres also nothing wrong with wanting to get rid of them. […] Remember, medical treatment wont completely get rid of stretch marks, either but approaches recommended by a dermatologist will most likely yield better results.
  • #8 Stretch marks – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks
    Stretch marks, also known as striae or striae distensae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time, they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy, in which they usually form during the last trimester. […] Striae, or „stretch marks”, begin as reddish or purple lesions which can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored- as such, they can be experienced by all genders. The most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks. Over time, they tend to atrophy and lose pigmentation. The affected areas appear empty, and are soft to the touch.
  • #9
    https://beminimalist.co/blogs/skin-care/stretch-marks-are-more-common-than-you-think-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know-about-them?srsltid=AfmBOoqfCtALoeF95nuXdMq-J6X1ajtw1gsbXhpNTpC2yBnxbswazgnT
    Stretch marks occur in the dermis, or center layer, when the connective tissue is elongated past its flexibility limits. […] If your skin appears pink and attenuated, it’s most likely the start of your stretch marks. You may feel itchy or irritated. The effects can seem wrinkly at first, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, dark brown, depending upon skin shading. The streaks in time blur and smooth and turn into a silvery color. Stretch marks may slowly turn out to be less observable; however, this can frequently take years. […] Stretch marks frequently blur with time. If you would prefer not to pause, some treatments can improve their appearance. However, no medicine can cause stretch marks to vanish totally. […] Stretch marks are proof of your wisdom.
  • #10 Stretch marks – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/symptoms-causes/syc-20351139
    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 don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: […] Stretch marks are common in pregnancy, especially during the last trimester. They often fade but don’t usually disappear. […] Stretch marks can cover large areas of the body, but it happens rarely. This can result from corticosteroid medicine use or a disease such as Cushing syndrome.
  • #11 Stretch marks
    https://www.bounty.com/a-z-family-illness/pregnancy-concerns/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are when the skin’s middle elastic layer tears, and shows up as visible lines. They show through the upper layer of the skin and are also referred to as stria or striae. They occur, as their name suggests, as a result of rapid over-stretching, usually due to excess weight gain and loss. Theyre particularly common in pregnancy, with around 90% of expectant mums developing them as the breasts, thighs and belly become enlarged and the skin has to stretch. They vary in width from 1-10mm and can be several centimetres long. […] Stretch marks dont ever disappear, but they do fade with time. At first they can be pink, red, brown, black, silver or purple. They usually start off darker and fade over time, although they dont usually cause pain. They can be itchy, though. […] Usually, the skin where stretch marks occur begins to look thinner than usual. When the stretch marks develop they can feel raised and wrinkly as well as a bit itchy. The itch is caused by the stretching and usually wears off in time. As stretch marks fade usually over a number of years they flatten and become paler in colour, and becoming less visible.
  • #12 Stretch marks Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions. […] Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. Stretch marks may be slightly depressed and have a different texture than normal skin. […] They are often seen when a woman’s abdomen gets larger during pregnancy. They can be found in children who have become rapidly obese. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Stretch marks are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. […] If stretch marks appear without a clear cause, such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider.
  • #13 Stretch marks: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003287.htm
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. Stretch marks may be slightly depressed and have a different texture than normal skin. […] They are often seen when a woman’s abdomen gets larger during pregnancy. They can be found in children who have become rapidly obese. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Stretch marks are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. […] If stretch marks appear without a clear cause, such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider.
  • #14 Stretch marks on thighs: Appearance, causes, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326525
    Many people develop stretch marks on the inner and outer thighs. These occur when the skin stretches due to weight gain, muscle growth, or medical conditions. They typically fade over time. […] Stretch marks appear as long, thin scars on the skin, and they often change in color and prominence over time. Stretch marks form at a 90 degree angle to the direction in which the skin stretches. […] On the thighs, stretch marks often first appear as raised pink or purple linear streaks on the skin. Over the next few months or years, these marks change to white or silver scars. […] Some people may complain that their stretch marks are itchy, but most usually do not report any symptoms. […] Stretch marks are twice as common in females as in males and can occur in females between the ages of 5 and 50 years.
  • #15 Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
    https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/scars-stretch-marks/stretch-marks-why-appear
    Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. […] When 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. If you run your finger over a mature stretch mark, you often feel a slight depression. […] Stretch
  • #16 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #17 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #18 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #19 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.health.com/stretch-marks-7974519
    Stretch marks are colorful streaks that appear on the skin due to skin stretching. […] While stretch marks never disappear completely, they usually become less noticeable as they fade to a lighter color over time. […] The majority of stretch marks occur on teenagers as they go through a period of rapid growth and on people who are pregnant as they experience rapid body changes and growth. […] In fact, researchers have estimated that between 50-90% of people who are pregnant get stretch marks. […] Stretch marks look like parallel stripes, bands, streaks, or lines on the skin. […] In the first phase, the stretch marks are referred to as striae rubrae. During this stage, the color of your stretch marks will depend on your skin tone. Stretch marks first present as red, pink, dark brown, purple, reddish/purplish, or reddish-brown.
  • #20 Stretch Marks – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. […] When the striae first appear they have a violaceous (red-purple) color, but over time they take-on a dull white appearance.
  • #21 Stretch marks | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are purple-red streaky scars that appear in overstretched skin. […] Over time, stretch marks lose their red or purple colour and become white or silvery streaks. […] Early stretch marks are usually red or purple. Over time, stretch marks lose their colour and become white or silvery in appearance. […] The scarring is characteristically white or silvery in appearance and permanent.
  • #22 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #23 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.health.com/stretch-marks-7974519
    In the second phase, the stretch marks are referred to as striae albae. During this stage, the stretch marks will fade to a whiteish color or to a lighter version of your skin tone. […] Stretch marks don’t completely go away on their own. […] In fact, the second stage of a stretch mark, the striae albae phase, is considered chronic. […] While stretch marks do not go away on their own, they can fade on their own. […] For some people, this fading will happen within a matter of months after the initial colorful marks appear. […] Stretch marks start as red, brown, or pink streaks that can look raised. They gradually fade and may eventually feel like grooves within the skin.
  • #24 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #25 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #26 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #27 Stretch marks – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/symptoms-causes/syc-20351139
    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 don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: […] Stretch marks are common in pregnancy, especially during the last trimester. They often fade but don’t usually disappear. […] Stretch marks can cover large areas of the body, but it happens rarely. This can result from corticosteroid medicine use or a disease such as Cushing syndrome.
  • #28 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #29 Stretch marks in pregnancy – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks are narrow, streak-like lines that can develop on the surface of the skin. They can be pink, red, purple or brown, depending on your skin colour. They are common in pregnancy, affecting around 8 out of 10 pregnant women. […] They usually appear on your tummy, or sometimes on your upper thighs and breasts, as your pregnancy progresses and your bump starts to grow. When stretch marks appear will be different from woman to woman. […] The first sign you notice might be itchiness around an area where the skin is becoming thinner. […] Stretch marks are not harmful. They do not cause medical problems and there is no specific treatment for them. […] After your baby is born, the marks may gradually fade into paler scars and become less noticeable. They probably will not go away completely.
  • #30
    https://rejuvaskin.com/blogs/science-and-health/what-do-the-healing-stages-of-stretch-marks-look-like?srsltid=AfmBOoreU7pxosF8iyu6-8Ap82pUSgLPy28EccwftyhLLit9owrqyAxF
    Do you have long bands of scar-looking stripes on your arms, thighs, or stomach? If so, you might be looking at stretch marks a fairly common type of scar. […] When your stretch marks first form, the actual stretching is taking place. This causes microscopic tears in your skins surface, literally separating the skin cells horizontally. […] During this stage, youll likely feel your skin tightening or even physically stretching. It may feel like the latex of a balloon over your body. At this stage, your skin may be flaky and itch a lot. […] New scar tissue is a purple-red color, so it makes sense that your stretch marks are going to be an odd purple-y color during the first stage of the healing process. […] As your stretch marks age, your body replaces temporary scar tissue with better-structured, lighter scar tissue. […] This is the final stage of stretch mark healing, and, at this point, your stretch marks will be pale and slightly off from your normal skin color.
  • #31
    https://rejuvaskin.com/blogs/science-and-health/what-do-the-healing-stages-of-stretch-marks-look-like?srsltid=AfmBOoreU7pxosF8iyu6-8Ap82pUSgLPy28EccwftyhLLit9owrqyAxF
    Do you have long bands of scar-looking stripes on your arms, thighs, or stomach? If so, you might be looking at stretch marks a fairly common type of scar. […] When your stretch marks first form, the actual stretching is taking place. This causes microscopic tears in your skins surface, literally separating the skin cells horizontally. […] During this stage, youll likely feel your skin tightening or even physically stretching. It may feel like the latex of a balloon over your body. At this stage, your skin may be flaky and itch a lot. […] New scar tissue is a purple-red color, so it makes sense that your stretch marks are going to be an odd purple-y color during the first stage of the healing process. […] As your stretch marks age, your body replaces temporary scar tissue with better-structured, lighter scar tissue. […] This is the final stage of stretch mark healing, and, at this point, your stretch marks will be pale and slightly off from your normal skin color.
  • #32 Stretch Marks in Men: Causes and Treatments
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/stretch-marks-and-men-2329099
    Stretch marks develop in men in the same way they develop in women. They appear when the underlying tissues grow faster than the skin can stretch. […] When they first develop, stretch marks may cause a burning or itching sensation. Over time, the normal pigmentation of the skin may return, although the tissues themselves may appear slightly shiny. […] In men, stretch marks most often happen because of rapid growth during puberty, weight gain, or increased muscle mass. Certain medical conditions can also predispose you to getting stretch marks.
  • #33 Stretch Marks on Back: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks-on-back
    Stretch marks are a sign of growth. These colored markings often appear on your skin after it has been stretched beyond its natural limit. […] In the early stages, your stretch marks may have a red or purple hue. This is because your red blood vessels can be seen through the stretched lines of your skin. Back stretch marks may also be sore to touch or itch from the body attempting to repair itself. […] As they age, your stretch marks will take on a silver or white appearance. In some cases they will fade away on their own or blend into the surrounding skin. If you begin to experience irregular symptoms upon developing back stretch marks, consult with your doctor. This could indicate an underlying medical issue. […] Stretch marks develop during puberty or rapid weight gain. Stretch marks dont typically go away, but their appearance may lessen over time.
  • #34 Stretch Marks on Buttocks: Causes and Effective Treatments
    https://phoenixliposuction.com/blog/stretch-marks-on-buttocks-stretch-marks-on-buttocks/
    Stretch marks on the buttocks often start as reddish or purple lines. These lines, such as stretch marks, can appear suddenly and may look alarming at first. Over time, stretch marks gradually fade to a lighter shade, becoming less noticeable. […] Areas with stretch marks feel different compared to unaffected skin. The texture in these areas might be slightly raised or indented, resembling a stretch mark. This difference is because the collagen fibers in the skin have been disrupted by a stretch mark. […] Stretch marks are painless. They do not cause physical discomfort or health issues. However, stretch marks can be a cosmetic concern for many individuals. […] Stretch marks can appear during childhood. Rapid growth spurts are common causes during this period. Children experiencing puberty might notice these marks forming on their buttocks.
  • #35 When to see a doctor about stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/when-to-see-a-doctor-about-stretch-marks
    Since stretch marks are not considered physically harmful or prone to developing further health complications, they are generally regarded as a cosmetic concern with virtually no symptoms. […] Inflammatory indications will be most noticeable during the earlier stages of stretch mark formation and are characterised by discolouration, swelling and perivascular lymphocytic cuffing (inflammatory disease of the skin due to an immune reaction). […] White or silvery stretch marks indicate more mature markings characterised by thin, flattened skin lacking in rete ridges, elastic fibre breakage (fine and curled tangles, randomly arranged) and signs of densely packed collagen bundles (fibres) distributed in a parallel / perpendicular pattern. […] A doctor may ask how long ago stretch marks became noticeable, if any cortisone skin creams have been used (for the treatment of which condition the creams are/were being used and for how long), as well as if there are other noticeable symptoms (like itching) currently being experienced. […] If the most common causes do not appear to be at the root of stretch mark formation, a doctor may then move on to evaluate any signs and symptoms that may be associated with a possible underlying medical condition.
  • #36 Stretch Marks – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Prevention | Eeva Medical Clinic
    https://www.eevamedicalclinic.com/stretch-marks-symptoms-causes-treatments-and-prevention/
    This is categorised as the more mature stage of stretch marks, scar formations begin, resembling a wrinkled texture, this stage takes several months or years from the earlier Striae Rubrae stage. Irregularly shapes in white colour will start. Skin will also lose elasticity. […] This type of stretch marks occur during the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy and are most common on the tummy, breast and thighs. Stretch marks may also form on the lower backs, hips, buttocks and arms, these stretch marks start as Striae Rubrae and develop into linear white indents often with wrinkles. Lost of elasticity of the skin is caused by physical changes in the pregnant woman and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Stretch marks usually take in the form of a parallel pattern. […] The sooner you treat your stretch marks, the better results you get, as older stretch marks are harder to treat. […] Indeed with improvements in technology, new methods are used to treat stretch marks effectively unlike earlier days when the treatment results are only limited.
  • #37 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #38 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-are-Stretch-Marks.aspx
    Stretch marks, also known among medical professionals as Stritae distensae, are characteristic of a condition that involves inflammatory lesions on the skin. […] While not life threatening, they may affect the quality of life and self-esteem of those affected, as they are not considered aesthetically appealing. […] Stretch marks are more common in females, affecting 70% of adolescent females during puberty and up to 90% of pregnant women. […] Stritae develop in two stages: red and inflamed in appearance in the beginning and then progressing into the second chronic stage, which appears whitish colored similar to scars. […] Symptoms usually present as the characteristic reddish, purple lines on the skin of affected areas, which do not usually cause pain. […] Given time, they fade to a lighter translucent white lesion, which possess similarity in appearance and pathology to scarring of the skin. […] Other symptoms are not usually evident, although many people feel self-conscious about the appearance of their skin and this can affect the way they interact with other people.
  • #39
    https://reverehealth.com/live-better/causes-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks are indented streaks called striae that can appear on several areas of the body, including the breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. […] Not all symptoms of stretch marks are the same, and they can vary depending on a few factors—their cause, their location and certain qualities of your skin. A few symptoms are relatively common across most cases, however: Indented streaks or lines in the skin, colored pink, red, black, blue or purple. Bright streaks that eventually fade to a lighter color. Streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or thighs. In some cases, streaks will cover large areas of the body. […] Stretch marks don’t hurt and aren’t harmful from a health standpoint, but many people experience low self-esteem or have a poor body image due to the appearance of stretch marks—especially those that are widespread.
  • #40 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-are-Stretch-Marks.aspx
    Stretch marks, also known among medical professionals as Stritae distensae, are characteristic of a condition that involves inflammatory lesions on the skin. […] While not life threatening, they may affect the quality of life and self-esteem of those affected, as they are not considered aesthetically appealing. […] Stretch marks are more common in females, affecting 70% of adolescent females during puberty and up to 90% of pregnant women. […] Stritae develop in two stages: red and inflamed in appearance in the beginning and then progressing into the second chronic stage, which appears whitish colored similar to scars. […] Symptoms usually present as the characteristic reddish, purple lines on the skin of affected areas, which do not usually cause pain. […] Given time, they fade to a lighter translucent white lesion, which possess similarity in appearance and pathology to scarring of the skin. […] Other symptoms are not usually evident, although many people feel self-conscious about the appearance of their skin and this can affect the way they interact with other people.
  • #41 Stretch Marks on Thighs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options – Spokane Liposuction Specialty Clinic
    https://www.spokaneliposuction.com/blog/stretch-marks-on-thighs-treatment-options/
    Hormonal fluctuations play a significant role in developing stretch marks. Teenagers during puberty experience these changes as their bodies grow quickly. Hormones like cortisol weaken the elastic fibers in the skin, making it easier for stretch marks to form. […] Stretch marks can affect self-esteem. Many people feel embarrassed by them. Body image issues can arise from these visible lines on the thighs. Some avoid wearing shorts or swimsuits. […] There is evidence that certain treatments help reduce stretch marks visibility. Procedures like laser therapy or microdermabrasion are common options. These treatments aim to improve skin texture and color. […] Applying creams and gels early can yield better results. Stretch marks are easier to treat when they are still red or purple. This stage indicates that the damage is recent, and the skin fibers have not fully healed.
  • #42 Pregnancy Stretch Marks | American Pregnancy Association
    https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/what-are-pregnancy-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks, the lines that develop on the abdomen, as well as on other areas of the body, are a common skin concern in pregnancy. While they pose no risk at all to mother or baby, the discomfort created if they lead to itching, not to mention the cosmetic effects of their appearance, can cause pregnant women much distress. […] While stretch marks generally become visible during the later trimesters of pregnancy (around the sixth or seventh month), some women will start to see them forming as soon as their bellies start growing. […] Stage 1: Early stretch marks will appear pink in color, and may also be itchy. The skin immediately around the stretch marks may also look ‘flattened’ and ‘thin’. Stage 2: Gradually, the stretch marks will enlarge in length and width and become a reddish or purple color. Stage 3: Once the stretch marks have matured, they lose their reddish/pink hue. In the months after pregnancy, they will start to fade and become pale white or silver. […] Most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen during pregnancy, however, it is also common to get them on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back, and buttocks. While they can appear anywhere on the body, they are most likely to appear in places where large amounts of fat are stored.
  • #43 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #44 Stretch Marks – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Prevention | Eeva Medical Clinic
    https://www.eevamedicalclinic.com/stretch-marks-symptoms-causes-treatments-and-prevention/
    They are indented lines that form on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or anywhere on the body, they are painless but they sure do not look pleasing to people having it. […] There are different kinds of stretch marks. They vary depending on how long you have been having them, what are their causes, where they develop on your body and your type of skin. Some variations that occur frequently in patients are: […] Stretch marks will not cause pain but may affect you more mentally as people who have it may be concerned over how people see them. […] You should see a doctor if you are worried about the appearance of the stretch marks or if they are widespread in your body. The doctor can advise you on what are the causes and treatments available. […] This is the earliest stage of stretch marks, the epidermis flattens, collagen fibres thicken and are arranged in a perpendicular pattern. There are signs of inflammation and the skin may turn red.
  • #45 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #46 Pregnancy Stretch Marks | American Pregnancy Association
    https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/what-are-pregnancy-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks, the lines that develop on the abdomen, as well as on other areas of the body, are a common skin concern in pregnancy. While they pose no risk at all to mother or baby, the discomfort created if they lead to itching, not to mention the cosmetic effects of their appearance, can cause pregnant women much distress. […] While stretch marks generally become visible during the later trimesters of pregnancy (around the sixth or seventh month), some women will start to see them forming as soon as their bellies start growing. […] Stage 1: Early stretch marks will appear pink in color, and may also be itchy. The skin immediately around the stretch marks may also look ‘flattened’ and ‘thin’. Stage 2: Gradually, the stretch marks will enlarge in length and width and become a reddish or purple color. Stage 3: Once the stretch marks have matured, they lose their reddish/pink hue. In the months after pregnancy, they will start to fade and become pale white or silver. […] Most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen during pregnancy, however, it is also common to get them on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back, and buttocks. While they can appear anywhere on the body, they are most likely to appear in places where large amounts of fat are stored.
  • #47 Stretch Marks on Back: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks-on-back
    Stretch marks are a sign of growth. These colored markings often appear on your skin after it has been stretched beyond its natural limit. […] In the early stages, your stretch marks may have a red or purple hue. This is because your red blood vessels can be seen through the stretched lines of your skin. Back stretch marks may also be sore to touch or itch from the body attempting to repair itself. […] As they age, your stretch marks will take on a silver or white appearance. In some cases they will fade away on their own or blend into the surrounding skin. If you begin to experience irregular symptoms upon developing back stretch marks, consult with your doctor. This could indicate an underlying medical issue. […] Stretch marks develop during puberty or rapid weight gain. Stretch marks dont typically go away, but their appearance may lessen over time.
  • #48 Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
    https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks happen when your body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. This causes the elastic fibers just under the surface of the skin to break, resulting in stretch marks. […] Growing that fast can leave you with stretch marks, especially on your belly and breasts, two areas that grow the most. Stretch marks can also show up on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. The marks often start out reddish or purple, but after pregnancy they gradually fade to white or gray. […] About 90% of women will get them sometime after their sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. […] Unfortunately, theres no way to prevent stretch marks. Theres not a cream, lotion, or mommy balm that can do that — and if thats the claim on the bottle, dont be fooled, Lupo says. […] While some stretch marks naturally fade to faint, silvery lines, others remain darker and more showy. The best time to treat the marks, Waldorf says, is while they’re still in that reddish stage.
  • #49 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #50 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #51 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #52
    https://rejuvaskin.com/blogs/science-and-health/what-do-the-healing-stages-of-stretch-marks-look-like?srsltid=AfmBOoreU7pxosF8iyu6-8Ap82pUSgLPy28EccwftyhLLit9owrqyAxF
    Do you have long bands of scar-looking stripes on your arms, thighs, or stomach? If so, you might be looking at stretch marks a fairly common type of scar. […] When your stretch marks first form, the actual stretching is taking place. This causes microscopic tears in your skins surface, literally separating the skin cells horizontally. […] During this stage, youll likely feel your skin tightening or even physically stretching. It may feel like the latex of a balloon over your body. At this stage, your skin may be flaky and itch a lot. […] New scar tissue is a purple-red color, so it makes sense that your stretch marks are going to be an odd purple-y color during the first stage of the healing process. […] As your stretch marks age, your body replaces temporary scar tissue with better-structured, lighter scar tissue. […] This is the final stage of stretch mark healing, and, at this point, your stretch marks will be pale and slightly off from your normal skin color.
  • #53 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.health.com/stretch-marks-7974519
    In the second phase, the stretch marks are referred to as striae albae. During this stage, the stretch marks will fade to a whiteish color or to a lighter version of your skin tone. […] Stretch marks don’t completely go away on their own. […] In fact, the second stage of a stretch mark, the striae albae phase, is considered chronic. […] While stretch marks do not go away on their own, they can fade on their own. […] For some people, this fading will happen within a matter of months after the initial colorful marks appear. […] Stretch marks start as red, brown, or pink streaks that can look raised. They gradually fade and may eventually feel like grooves within the skin.
  • #54 Stretch Marks Symptoms – Stretch Marks Authority
    https://stretchmarksauthority.com/education_for_stretch_marks_elimination/stretch-marks-symptoms/
    The following are three phases of Stretch Marks if not detected early. Identifying symptoms early on is a certain advantage in their treatment. […] First signs of your stretch marks will be pink to reddish brown. Skin surrounding the area may appear flattened. Itching may occur but not in every case. […] Your stretch marks will begin enlarging and will darken in color. If left untreated, stretch marks begin to expand in width turning a treatable problem area into a nightmare. […] Over time and without proper treatment, stretch marks turn lighter and silver in color while becoming more irregular in shape. […] Early detection is a major factor in the effectiveness of stretch mark treatment. Even within stage 3, with proper regiment and treatment you can dramatically reduce the coloration and size of stretch marks over time. The key is to take preventative measures prior to the occurrence of stretch marks so that treatment becomes a precautionary measure rather than a remedy. A combination of diet, exercise, and additional treatment are crucial; pick a treatment that is practical to your lifestyle in the short term and can be maintained in the future.
  • #55 Stretch Marks Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/stretch_marks/article.htm
    Stretch marks are linear streaks that appear on the skin due to the skin being overstretched. The lines at first are red and turn white over time. Stretch marks begin as flat red lines, and they appear as slightly depressed white streaks over time. Striae are rarely painful or itchy. They do not produce troublesome symptoms. They begin as linear red streaks and eventually mature into linear white lines. Stretch mark varies depending on when they form, the cause, the location, and the type and color of your skin. They may appear as follows […] Slightly raised and can be itchy especially early new marks. As the striae mature, they become less apparent but they rarely disappear. They do not cause any health problems. Stretch marks can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months after pregnancy to fade.
  • #56 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #57 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae gravidarum are classified as secondary to striae distensae and develop as a result of pregnancy. These types of stretch marks are most prominent on the abdomen, breast and thigh areas of a pregnant woman, typically occurring around the 6th or 7th month of gestation but can also occur as early as 24 weeks. A pregnant woman may also note stretch mark formations around her lower back area, upper arms, hips and buttocks. These stretch marks begin as striae rubrae and evolve into linear hypopigmented depressions, often with fine wrinkles. Stretch marks acquired during pregnancy do tend to fade, becoming more mature within a year or two (postpartum). For the most part, stretch marks do not disappear completely.
  • #58 Pregnancy Stretch Marks – How to Prevent and Lighten Appearance
    https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/stretch-marks.aspx
    Youll most likely start to notice stretch marks on your stomach (and elsewhere) around the end of the second trimester into the beginning of the third trimester, when youre between 6 and 7 months pregnant. […] Up to 90 percent of all expecting women get these pink, red, brown or sometimes purplish streaks. You’ll most likely notice them across your belly, butt, thighs, hips or breasts. […] Stretch marks are actually tiny tears in the supporting layers of tissue under your skin as it’s pulled tight during pregnancy. […] Whether or not you get stretch marks has a lot to do with the elasticity of your skin. […] One last important factor affecting the likelihood of stretch marks is how much weight you gain during pregnancy and how quickly. Rapid weight gain makes you more prone to this badge of pregnancy. The faster your skin stretches, the more likely it is to leave a mark.
  • #59 Pregnancy Stretch Marks – How to Prevent and Lighten Appearance
    https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/stretch-marks.aspx
    Given enough time, stretch marks gradually lighten and fade on their own. But if youre still concerned once you deliver your baby, talk to your dermatologist about other treatments. […] Pregnancy stretch marks usually lighten to a less noticeable (and more easily concealable) silvery gray or pale glistening color within about six months of birth.
  • #60 Stretch Marks: Common Causes and How To Get Rid of Them
    https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-are-stretch-marks
    New stretch marks may feel slightly raised and itchy. These rippled, streaky lines in your skin come in different colors. They fade from red or pink to purplish-blue to thinner, pale, more scar-like streaks over time. You may not notice them as much. […] They can show up on many parts of your body: Arms, Back, Breasts, Buttocks, Hips, Shoulders, Stomach or torso.
  • #61 Pregnancy Stretch Marks | American Pregnancy Association
    https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/what-are-pregnancy-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks, the lines that develop on the abdomen, as well as on other areas of the body, are a common skin concern in pregnancy. While they pose no risk at all to mother or baby, the discomfort created if they lead to itching, not to mention the cosmetic effects of their appearance, can cause pregnant women much distress. […] While stretch marks generally become visible during the later trimesters of pregnancy (around the sixth or seventh month), some women will start to see them forming as soon as their bellies start growing. […] Stage 1: Early stretch marks will appear pink in color, and may also be itchy. The skin immediately around the stretch marks may also look ‘flattened’ and ‘thin’. Stage 2: Gradually, the stretch marks will enlarge in length and width and become a reddish or purple color. Stage 3: Once the stretch marks have matured, they lose their reddish/pink hue. In the months after pregnancy, they will start to fade and become pale white or silver. […] Most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen during pregnancy, however, it is also common to get them on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back, and buttocks. While they can appear anywhere on the body, they are most likely to appear in places where large amounts of fat are stored.
  • #62 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae gravidarum are classified as secondary to striae distensae and develop as a result of pregnancy. These types of stretch marks are most prominent on the abdomen, breast and thigh areas of a pregnant woman, typically occurring around the 6th or 7th month of gestation but can also occur as early as 24 weeks. A pregnant woman may also note stretch mark formations around her lower back area, upper arms, hips and buttocks. These stretch marks begin as striae rubrae and evolve into linear hypopigmented depressions, often with fine wrinkles. Stretch marks acquired during pregnancy do tend to fade, becoming more mature within a year or two (postpartum). For the most part, stretch marks do not disappear completely.
  • #63 Pregnancy Stretch Marks – How to Prevent and Lighten Appearance
    https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/stretch-marks.aspx
    Youll most likely start to notice stretch marks on your stomach (and elsewhere) around the end of the second trimester into the beginning of the third trimester, when youre between 6 and 7 months pregnant. […] Up to 90 percent of all expecting women get these pink, red, brown or sometimes purplish streaks. You’ll most likely notice them across your belly, butt, thighs, hips or breasts. […] Stretch marks are actually tiny tears in the supporting layers of tissue under your skin as it’s pulled tight during pregnancy. […] Whether or not you get stretch marks has a lot to do with the elasticity of your skin. […] One last important factor affecting the likelihood of stretch marks is how much weight you gain during pregnancy and how quickly. Rapid weight gain makes you more prone to this badge of pregnancy. The faster your skin stretches, the more likely it is to leave a mark.
  • #64 Stretch marks – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks
    These skin marks are symptoms of pregnancy caused by the tearing of the dermis, resulting in atrophy and loss of rete ridges. These scars often appear as reddish or bluish streaks on the abdomen, and can also appear on the breasts and thighs. Some of these striae disappear with time, while others remain as permanent discolorations of the body. […] The prevalence and severity of striae gravidarum varies among populations. The current literature suggest that in the general population of the United States, there is a 50% to 90% prevalence of striae associated with pregnancy, partly as a result of the normal hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and partly due to stretching of skin fibers.
  • #65 Stretch marks – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks
    Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle tissue layer that helps the skin retain its shape. No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis; stretching plays a role in where the marks occur and in what direction they run. […] They can (but do not always) cause a burning and itching sensation, as well as emotional distress. They pose no inherent health risk on their own, and do not compromise the body’s ability to function normally and repair itself. However, some people dislike the way stretch marks look. […] Pregnancy stretch marks, also known as striae gravidarum, are a specific form of scarring of the skin of the abdominal area due to rapid expansion of the uterus as well as sudden weight gain during pregnancy. About 90% of pregnant women are affected.
  • #66 Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
    https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks happen when your body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. This causes the elastic fibers just under the surface of the skin to break, resulting in stretch marks. […] Growing that fast can leave you with stretch marks, especially on your belly and breasts, two areas that grow the most. Stretch marks can also show up on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. The marks often start out reddish or purple, but after pregnancy they gradually fade to white or gray. […] About 90% of women will get them sometime after their sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. […] Unfortunately, theres no way to prevent stretch marks. Theres not a cream, lotion, or mommy balm that can do that — and if thats the claim on the bottle, dont be fooled, Lupo says. […] While some stretch marks naturally fade to faint, silvery lines, others remain darker and more showy. The best time to treat the marks, Waldorf says, is while they’re still in that reddish stage.
  • #67 Stretch Marks (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stretch-marks.html
    Stretch marks are fine lines in the skin that happen when quick growth or weight gain stretches the skin (like during puberty). […] At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that can look indented and have a different texture from the skin around them. Stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time. […] Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most people. […] So new stretch marks might appear and existing ones will probably fade a bit over time. […] Usually, the best thing to do is be patient because stretch marks often fade with time.
  • #68 Symptoms of Stretch Marks: Are You at Risk? – StretchMarks.org
    https://www.stretchmarks.org/blog/2016/10/symptoms-of-stretch-marks-are-you-at-risk/
    When an adolescent child goes through an extreme growth spurt, stretch marks can sometimes appear on his/her body as a result of stretching of the skin. Adolescent girls may also develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the sometimes rapid growth in that area during puberty. […] Body builders commonly develop stretch marks on places like arms, thighs, and buttocks when muscles grow rapidly in those areas. […] Individuals who gain or lose weight very rapidly are very likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks due to weight gain can appear anywhere on the body, but they commonly appear on the upper arms, underarms, abdomen, back, and hips. Stretch marks due to weight loss are typically the result of losing weight rapidly, so individuals on drastic diets or who have undergone surgical procedures to lose weight are at a much higher risk for stretch mark development than individuals who lose weight at a sustained pace over time.
  • #69 Stretch Marks – MD Searchlight
    https://mdsearchlight.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a widespread concern that can cause distress. They can appear on various parts of the body including the stomach, thighs, buttocks, chest, back, armpits, and groin. […] Striae, more commonly known as stretch marks, are a type of scar that forms when the second layer of your skin, or the dermis, is stretched. This stretching can be from rapid weight gain and loss or can be related to certain kinds of medications known as corticosteroids. […] Stretch marks tend to be more common in women than men and may be more visible in people with darker skin. […] Stretch marks are common during pregnancy, puberty, and obesity. […] The signs and symptoms of stretch marks include: – Slightly raised, pink or purplish lines known as striae rubrae – Over time, these lines fade to pale, flattened, wrinkled scars known as striae albae – Stretch marks usually run perpendicular to the direction in which the skin stretches – Stretch marks can be seen on the stomach, breasts, and thighs during pregnancy – In teenagers, stretch marks often appear on the thighs, buttocks, and breasts in girls, and on the backs in boys – Sometimes, the initial pink or purplish stretch marks may cause itching – Stretch marks are generally not associated with any other symptoms and are primarily sought for treatment due to their cosmetic appearance rather than any discomfort.
  • #70 Symptoms of Stretch Marks: Are You at Risk? – StretchMarks.org
    https://www.stretchmarks.org/blog/2016/10/symptoms-of-stretch-marks-are-you-at-risk/
    When an adolescent child goes through an extreme growth spurt, stretch marks can sometimes appear on his/her body as a result of stretching of the skin. Adolescent girls may also develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the sometimes rapid growth in that area during puberty. […] Body builders commonly develop stretch marks on places like arms, thighs, and buttocks when muscles grow rapidly in those areas. […] Individuals who gain or lose weight very rapidly are very likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks due to weight gain can appear anywhere on the body, but they commonly appear on the upper arms, underarms, abdomen, back, and hips. Stretch marks due to weight loss are typically the result of losing weight rapidly, so individuals on drastic diets or who have undergone surgical procedures to lose weight are at a much higher risk for stretch mark development than individuals who lose weight at a sustained pace over time.
  • #71 Symptoms of Stretch Marks: Are You at Risk? – StretchMarks.org
    https://www.stretchmarks.org/blog/2016/10/symptoms-of-stretch-marks-are-you-at-risk/
    When an adolescent child goes through an extreme growth spurt, stretch marks can sometimes appear on his/her body as a result of stretching of the skin. Adolescent girls may also develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the sometimes rapid growth in that area during puberty. […] Body builders commonly develop stretch marks on places like arms, thighs, and buttocks when muscles grow rapidly in those areas. […] Individuals who gain or lose weight very rapidly are very likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks due to weight gain can appear anywhere on the body, but they commonly appear on the upper arms, underarms, abdomen, back, and hips. Stretch marks due to weight loss are typically the result of losing weight rapidly, so individuals on drastic diets or who have undergone surgical procedures to lose weight are at a much higher risk for stretch mark development than individuals who lose weight at a sustained pace over time.
  • #72 Stretch Marks & Weight Loss: Everything You Need To Know – SOG Health Pte. Ltd.
    https://www.sog.com.sg/blog/stretch-marks-weight-loss-everything-you-need-to-know/
    Stretch marks can look like purple, blue, black, pink or red streaks on your skin. New stretch marks will look slightly raised with a red or glossy colour. Over time, they eventually fade to white and start to look slightly depressed. Older stretch marks may look like scars. […] Stretch marks are essentially scars in the inner skin tissue which fade to white over time. However, depending on your skin colour, the stretch marks may still be visible. […] Stretch marks can become visible when you are losing weight and are quite common as the skin stretches due to weight gain or rapid growth.
  • #73 Stretch Marks & Weight Loss: Everything You Need To Know – SOG Health Pte. Ltd.
    https://www.sog.com.sg/blog/stretch-marks-weight-loss-everything-you-need-to-know/
    Stretch marks can look like purple, blue, black, pink or red streaks on your skin. New stretch marks will look slightly raised with a red or glossy colour. Over time, they eventually fade to white and start to look slightly depressed. Older stretch marks may look like scars. […] Stretch marks are essentially scars in the inner skin tissue which fade to white over time. However, depending on your skin colour, the stretch marks may still be visible. […] Stretch marks can become visible when you are losing weight and are quite common as the skin stretches due to weight gain or rapid growth.
  • #74 Symptoms of Stretch Marks: Are You at Risk? – StretchMarks.org
    https://www.stretchmarks.org/blog/2016/10/symptoms-of-stretch-marks-are-you-at-risk/
    When an adolescent child goes through an extreme growth spurt, stretch marks can sometimes appear on his/her body as a result of stretching of the skin. Adolescent girls may also develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the sometimes rapid growth in that area during puberty. […] Body builders commonly develop stretch marks on places like arms, thighs, and buttocks when muscles grow rapidly in those areas. […] Individuals who gain or lose weight very rapidly are very likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks due to weight gain can appear anywhere on the body, but they commonly appear on the upper arms, underarms, abdomen, back, and hips. Stretch marks due to weight loss are typically the result of losing weight rapidly, so individuals on drastic diets or who have undergone surgical procedures to lose weight are at a much higher risk for stretch mark development than individuals who lose weight at a sustained pace over time.
  • #75 Stretch marks removal: help striae treatments | Novuskin
    https://www.novuskin.com/stretch-marks/
    Sore initially, and may appear red or purple […] Eventually turn white and look similar to scars. […] Stretch marks can appear in many places. You might see them on the thighs, back, butt, and stomach. Sometimes, they appear on the arms, especially the biceps, and can be seen on the shoulders and armpits. They can also be visible on the hips and inner thighs, stretching down to the knees. […] Stretch mark treatment can take some time, but it depends on the severity of your scars. Depending on the treatment you choose, it can take 3 to 12 months to see the full results. […] Youll likely notice some fading of your stretch marks after each session, but the effects are cumulative and the results will become more prominent as you progress through your treatment plan.
  • #76 Symptoms of Stretch Marks: Are You at Risk? – StretchMarks.org
    https://www.stretchmarks.org/blog/2016/10/symptoms-of-stretch-marks-are-you-at-risk/
    When an adolescent child goes through an extreme growth spurt, stretch marks can sometimes appear on his/her body as a result of stretching of the skin. Adolescent girls may also develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the sometimes rapid growth in that area during puberty. […] Body builders commonly develop stretch marks on places like arms, thighs, and buttocks when muscles grow rapidly in those areas. […] Individuals who gain or lose weight very rapidly are very likely to develop stretch marks. Stretch marks due to weight gain can appear anywhere on the body, but they commonly appear on the upper arms, underarms, abdomen, back, and hips. Stretch marks due to weight loss are typically the result of losing weight rapidly, so individuals on drastic diets or who have undergone surgical procedures to lose weight are at a much higher risk for stretch mark development than individuals who lose weight at a sustained pace over time.
  • #77 Stretch marks – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/symptoms-causes/syc-20351139
    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 don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: […] Stretch marks are common in pregnancy, especially during the last trimester. They often fade but don’t usually disappear. […] Stretch marks can cover large areas of the body, but it happens rarely. This can result from corticosteroid medicine use or a disease such as Cushing syndrome.
  • #78 Stretch marks | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are long, thin streaks that occur on the surface of the skin. Theyre often red or purple to start with, before fading to a silvery-white colour. Theyre particularly common during pregnancy, puberty or following rapid weight gain. […] Stretch marks often occur: during pregnancy, after rapid weight gain, during puberty, if you have a family history of stretch marks, if you have an underlying health condition, such as Cushing’s syndrome or Marfan syndrome, after long or inappropriate use of corticosteroid medication. […] Stretch marks during pregnancy are usually caused by hormonal changes that affect your skin. Gaining pregnancy weight steadily may help minimise the effect of stretch marks.
  • #79 What diseases cause stretch marks?
    https://www.trofolastin.es/en/anti-stretch-marks/blog/trofolastin-benefits/what-diseases-cause-stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are skin lesions caused by stretching and breaking of skin fibers. In most cases, stretch marks occur in physiological processes that involve growth of the body surface, such as occur in puberty development or during pregnancy. […] Certain diseases can reduce the ability of the skin to regenerate, as well as cause a more fragile and thin skin, with a tendency to „break”. […] Cushing’s syndrome can cause the following signs and symptoms on the skin and subcutaneous tissue: Large pink stretch marks that can affect any part of the body such as abdomen, thighs, arms and breasts. […] Many of these symptoms and signs will be reversible when cortisol levels normalize, however stretch marks, even if they change their appearance, will not disappear. […] Both processes will cause the skin to break and stretch marks to appear more frequently. […] Other rare diseases such as cutis laxa, in which the skin „hangs” will also cause more stretch marks and difficulty in healing certain wounds. […] Stretch marks appear as a result of a stretching of the skin due to an increase in body volume.
  • #80 Stretch marks | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are long, thin streaks that occur on the surface of the skin. Theyre often red or purple to start with, before fading to a silvery-white colour. Theyre particularly common during pregnancy, puberty or following rapid weight gain. […] Stretch marks often occur: during pregnancy, after rapid weight gain, during puberty, if you have a family history of stretch marks, if you have an underlying health condition, such as Cushing’s syndrome or Marfan syndrome, after long or inappropriate use of corticosteroid medication. […] Stretch marks during pregnancy are usually caused by hormonal changes that affect your skin. Gaining pregnancy weight steadily may help minimise the effect of stretch marks.
  • #81
    https://www.everlywell.com/blog/sleep-and-stress/common-causes-of-stretch-marks/?srsltid=AfmBOorCK5_Pe-z_klzoW40Rf7FLJmjkEaPorCtaUkgLvIaDmQwyC19q
    Gaining weight, whether as a result of added muscle or fat, can change the shape of ones bodyan effect that can sometimes cause stretch marks. […] If your body has too much cortisone, your skin may lose some elasticity. Skin thats less elastic is more prone to stretch marks, so people with high cortisone levels sometimes develop stretch marks as a result. […] Rapid weight change is a possible cause of stretch marks (as discussed above), which is one reason why stretch marks can develop as a result of pregnancy. […] Note that stretch marks are considered a normal part of pregnancy. Some researchers estimate that up to 90% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. […] People with Cushing’s syndrome often experience the following symptoms: […] Purple stretch marks. […] Ehlers-Danlos syndrome often leads to soft, fragile skin that bruises easily. Scars and stretch marks are also common.
  • #82 Stretch Marks – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK436005/
    Striae, or stretch marks, are indented streaks that often affect the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, back, breasts, axillae and groin. […] Striae are a common complaint and can be distressing. They may affect the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, breasts, back, axillae and groin. […] Striae are difficult to treat effectively. […] The initial striae rubrae are slightly raised pink or violaceous linear marks (striae rubrae), which fade over months to years to hypopigmented, atrophic, wrinkled scars (striae albae). […] Striae rubrae are sometimes pruritic. Otherwise, striae are asymptomatic. Treatment is sought because of their unsightly appearance. […] Over time, many striae improve. The best time to perform a treatment (with proper photographs as discussed) is once the striae have stabilized.
  • #83 9 Things to Know About Stretch Marks: Causes & Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/skin-hair-and-nails/9-things-to-know-about-stretch-marks
    Some medicinal creams can cause stretch marks too. You can buy corticosteroid creams or ointments over the counter, but if you use this product for too long or inappropriately, they can break down the connecting fibers in the skin. This causes stretch marks to form. If you use a corticosteroid cream or ointment, speak with your pharmacist about the best way to use it. Taking oral (by mouth) corticosteroids, such as prednisone, for long periods can have the same effect. Certain genetic conditions can make you prone to this type of scarring, including Cushing’s syndrome and Marfan syndrome. […] You can’t prevent stretch marks. There are many home remedies touted to help prevent or eliminate stretch marks. Unfortunately, since the marks are really scars, there aren’t any truly effective ways to stop them other than not gaining and losing significant amounts of weight. Researchers have looked at the various home remedies and they have not found much success with them. Common home treatments include rubbing into the skin almond oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, or vitamin E. However, some researchers think products containing the herb centella or hyaluronic acid—an acid naturally found in skin—may be helpful.
  • #84 Stretch marks | nidirect
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are long, thin streaks that occur on the surface of the skin. Theyre often red or purple to start with, before fading to a silvery-white colour. Theyre particularly common during pregnancy, puberty or following rapid weight gain. […] Stretch marks often occur: during pregnancy, after rapid weight gain, during puberty, if you have a family history of stretch marks, if you have an underlying health condition, such as Cushing’s syndrome or Marfan syndrome, after long or inappropriate use of corticosteroid medication. […] Stretch marks during pregnancy are usually caused by hormonal changes that affect your skin. Gaining pregnancy weight steadily may help minimise the effect of stretch marks.
  • #85 Striae (Stretch Marks): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://skinsight.com/skin-conditions/striae-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks are usually seen on the belly and breasts during pregnancy. […] Stretch marks change in appearance with time. At first, they are faint pink or brownish, raised, and appear in band-like marks, which can be itchy. They gradually enlarge and become red to purple, often with a wrinkled surface. Finally, they become white or light, slightly flatter, with a crepe-paper-like appearance. The linear marks can be 1-10 mm wide and many centimeters long. […] See your medical professional if stretch marks appear without an obvious cause (ie, pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss), if they develop on an area of topical steroid treatment, or if you want to talk about options for treating your stretch marks.
  • #86 9 Things to Know About Stretch Marks: Causes & Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/skin-hair-and-nails/9-things-to-know-about-stretch-marks
    Some medicinal creams can cause stretch marks too. You can buy corticosteroid creams or ointments over the counter, but if you use this product for too long or inappropriately, they can break down the connecting fibers in the skin. This causes stretch marks to form. If you use a corticosteroid cream or ointment, speak with your pharmacist about the best way to use it. Taking oral (by mouth) corticosteroids, such as prednisone, for long periods can have the same effect. Certain genetic conditions can make you prone to this type of scarring, including Cushing’s syndrome and Marfan syndrome. […] You can’t prevent stretch marks. There are many home remedies touted to help prevent or eliminate stretch marks. Unfortunately, since the marks are really scars, there aren’t any truly effective ways to stop them other than not gaining and losing significant amounts of weight. Researchers have looked at the various home remedies and they have not found much success with them. Common home treatments include rubbing into the skin almond oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, or vitamin E. However, some researchers think products containing the herb centella or hyaluronic acid—an acid naturally found in skin—may be helpful.
  • #87 Stretch marks – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351144
    Stretch marks don’t usually need to be diagnosed. Your health care provider might examine your skin and review your medical history. If your health care provider suspects an increase in your level of the hormone cortisol, you might be offered more tests. […] Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time and don’t need self-care or home therapy.
  • #88 Stretch marks – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351144
    Stretch marks don’t usually need to be diagnosed. Your health care provider might examine your skin and review your medical history. If your health care provider suspects an increase in your level of the hormone cortisol, you might be offered more tests. […] Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time and don’t need self-care or home therapy.
  • #89 Stretch marks | Beacon Health System
    https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/diseases-and-conditions/stretch-marks?content_id=CON-20155450
    Find out the symptoms of and treatment for this painless condition that causes streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. […] 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 are common in pregnancy, especially during the last trimester. They often fade but don’t usually disappear. […] Stretch marks don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: Indented streaks or lines on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body; Pink, red, discolored, black, blue or purple streaks; Bright streaks that fade to a lighter color; Streaks covering large areas of the body. […] Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time and don’t need self-care or home therapy.
  • #90 Stretch marks Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions. […] Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. Stretch marks may be slightly depressed and have a different texture than normal skin. […] They are often seen when a woman’s abdomen gets larger during pregnancy. They can be found in children who have become rapidly obese. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Stretch marks are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. […] If stretch marks appear without a clear cause, such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider.
  • #91
    https://www.amerikanhastanesi.org/mayo-clinic-care-network/mayo-clinic-health-information-library/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long you’ve had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: […] 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 don’t require treatment. They often fade over time, with or without treatment. They may never disappear completely. […] See your health care provider if you’re concerned about the appearance of your skin or if the stretch marks cover large areas of your body. Your health care provider can help determine the cause of the stretch marks and discuss treatment options.
  • #92 Stretch marks
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks look like lines or streaks across the skin. […] Stretch marks can be pink, red, brown, black, silver or purple. They usually start off darker and fade over time. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time but may not disappear completely. […] You have large stretch marks and: […] These could be symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome.
  • #93 Striae (Stretch Marks): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://skinsight.com/skin-conditions/striae-stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks are usually seen on the belly and breasts during pregnancy. […] Stretch marks change in appearance with time. At first, they are faint pink or brownish, raised, and appear in band-like marks, which can be itchy. They gradually enlarge and become red to purple, often with a wrinkled surface. Finally, they become white or light, slightly flatter, with a crepe-paper-like appearance. The linear marks can be 1-10 mm wide and many centimeters long. […] See your medical professional if stretch marks appear without an obvious cause (ie, pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss), if they develop on an area of topical steroid treatment, or if you want to talk about options for treating your stretch marks.
  • #94 Stretch Marks – All You Need to Know Guide | Elara Care
    https://elara.care/physical-health/stretch-marks-all-you-need-to-know-guide/
    Studies estimate that up to 90 percent of pregnant women and 70 percent of adolescent girls will develop these marks. […] Stretch marks appear in different colors depending on the skin color and the time it has been on the skin. Early stretch marks may feel slightly itchy and deeper/stronger than usual. […] New stretch marks can appear bright red, purple, black, or brown at first depending on the color of the skin. This is due to the stretching of the surface of your skin. […] Sometimes when the cause of the stretching has stopped, stretch marks may disappear or in most cases, they fade into a less noticeable scar. […] Similar to all the other types of stretch marks, teenage stretch marks also fade over time. But they are not known to go away completely over time. […] Stretch marks are very harmless and hence do not require any consultation. But consulting a GP can help you find out the exact cause of your stretch marks and get recommendations on how to reduce it as well as avoid future stretch marks.
  • #95 Stretch Marks on Back: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks-on-back
    Stretch marks are a sign of growth. These colored markings often appear on your skin after it has been stretched beyond its natural limit. […] In the early stages, your stretch marks may have a red or purple hue. This is because your red blood vessels can be seen through the stretched lines of your skin. Back stretch marks may also be sore to touch or itch from the body attempting to repair itself. […] As they age, your stretch marks will take on a silver or white appearance. In some cases they will fade away on their own or blend into the surrounding skin. If you begin to experience irregular symptoms upon developing back stretch marks, consult with your doctor. This could indicate an underlying medical issue. […] Stretch marks develop during puberty or rapid weight gain. Stretch marks dont typically go away, but their appearance may lessen over time.
  • #96 Stretch marks – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351144
    Stretch marks don’t usually need to be diagnosed. Your health care provider might examine your skin and review your medical history. If your health care provider suspects an increase in your level of the hormone cortisol, you might be offered more tests. […] Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time and don’t need self-care or home therapy.
  • #97 When to see a doctor about stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/when-to-see-a-doctor-about-stretch-marks
    Since stretch marks are not considered physically harmful or prone to developing further health complications, they are generally regarded as a cosmetic concern with virtually no symptoms. […] Inflammatory indications will be most noticeable during the earlier stages of stretch mark formation and are characterised by discolouration, swelling and perivascular lymphocytic cuffing (inflammatory disease of the skin due to an immune reaction). […] White or silvery stretch marks indicate more mature markings characterised by thin, flattened skin lacking in rete ridges, elastic fibre breakage (fine and curled tangles, randomly arranged) and signs of densely packed collagen bundles (fibres) distributed in a parallel / perpendicular pattern. […] A doctor may ask how long ago stretch marks became noticeable, if any cortisone skin creams have been used (for the treatment of which condition the creams are/were being used and for how long), as well as if there are other noticeable symptoms (like itching) currently being experienced. […] If the most common causes do not appear to be at the root of stretch mark formation, a doctor may then move on to evaluate any signs and symptoms that may be associated with a possible underlying medical condition.
  • #98 When to see a doctor about stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/when-to-see-a-doctor-about-stretch-marks
    Since stretch marks are not considered physically harmful or prone to developing further health complications, they are generally regarded as a cosmetic concern with virtually no symptoms. […] Inflammatory indications will be most noticeable during the earlier stages of stretch mark formation and are characterised by discolouration, swelling and perivascular lymphocytic cuffing (inflammatory disease of the skin due to an immune reaction). […] White or silvery stretch marks indicate more mature markings characterised by thin, flattened skin lacking in rete ridges, elastic fibre breakage (fine and curled tangles, randomly arranged) and signs of densely packed collagen bundles (fibres) distributed in a parallel / perpendicular pattern. […] A doctor may ask how long ago stretch marks became noticeable, if any cortisone skin creams have been used (for the treatment of which condition the creams are/were being used and for how long), as well as if there are other noticeable symptoms (like itching) currently being experienced. […] If the most common causes do not appear to be at the root of stretch mark formation, a doctor may then move on to evaluate any signs and symptoms that may be associated with a possible underlying medical condition.
  • #99 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #100 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #101 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #102 Stretch Marks Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/stretch_marks/article.htm
    Stretch marks are linear streaks that appear on the skin due to the skin being overstretched. The lines at first are red and turn white over time. Stretch marks begin as flat red lines, and they appear as slightly depressed white streaks over time. Striae are rarely painful or itchy. They do not produce troublesome symptoms. They begin as linear red streaks and eventually mature into linear white lines. Stretch mark varies depending on when they form, the cause, the location, and the type and color of your skin. They may appear as follows […] Slightly raised and can be itchy especially early new marks. As the striae mature, they become less apparent but they rarely disappear. They do not cause any health problems. Stretch marks can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months after pregnancy to fade.
  • #103 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks
    Stretch mark symptoms may include: […] Sunken lines in your skin. […] Discoloration (red, pink, blue, black, purple or brown). […] Skin gradually becomes glossy and appears streaked in silver or white. […] Itchiness. […] Irritation. […] Stretch marks may be difficult to treat, but they arent harmful to your physical health. […] Theyll also become less noticeable over time, even without treatment. […] In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. […] With treatment, they often fade faster.
  • #104 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
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  • #106 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.health.com/stretch-marks-7974519
    Stretch marks are colorful streaks that appear on the skin due to skin stretching. […] While stretch marks never disappear completely, they usually become less noticeable as they fade to a lighter color over time. […] The majority of stretch marks occur on teenagers as they go through a period of rapid growth and on people who are pregnant as they experience rapid body changes and growth. […] In fact, researchers have estimated that between 50-90% of people who are pregnant get stretch marks. […] Stretch marks look like parallel stripes, bands, streaks, or lines on the skin. […] In the first phase, the stretch marks are referred to as striae rubrae. During this stage, the color of your stretch marks will depend on your skin tone. Stretch marks first present as red, pink, dark brown, purple, reddish/purplish, or reddish-brown.
  • #107 Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
    https://www.health.com/stretch-marks-7974519
    Stretch marks are colorful streaks that appear on the skin due to skin stretching. […] While stretch marks never disappear completely, they usually become less noticeable as they fade to a lighter color over time. […] The majority of stretch marks occur on teenagers as they go through a period of rapid growth and on people who are pregnant as they experience rapid body changes and growth. […] In fact, researchers have estimated that between 50-90% of people who are pregnant get stretch marks. […] Stretch marks look like parallel stripes, bands, streaks, or lines on the skin. […] In the first phase, the stretch marks are referred to as striae rubrae. During this stage, the color of your stretch marks will depend on your skin tone. Stretch marks first present as red, pink, dark brown, purple, reddish/purplish, or reddish-brown.
  • #108 Stretch marks in pregnancy | Pregnancy Birth and Baby
    https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are red, pink or purple lines that can appear on your skin. […] Sometimes, stretch marks can feel itchy when they first appear. […] While your stretch marks wont go away after your baby is born, they will fade with time. Eventually, they will become silver or white and less noticeable. […] Stretch marks are more likely to appear if you gain weight quickly. They often appear in the third trimester of pregnancy as your tummy gets bigger, and because of hormone changes in your body. […] Stretch marks aren’t harmful, so you dont need to treat them. […] Stretch marks respond more to treatment when theyre new and red. Unfortunately, theres no treatment that can totally get rid of stretch marks. […] Over time, stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines. […] Stretch marks are extremely common, affecting over 70% of the population. There are two types of stretch marks – striae rubra (red or new stretch marks) and striae alba (white or old stretch marks).
  • #109 9 Things to Know About Stretch Marks: Causes & Treatments
    https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/skin-hair-and-nails/9-things-to-know-about-stretch-marks
    A stretch mark is a type of scar. Scars occur when skin is injured and it repairs itself. Stretch marks are a type of scar that forms if your skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The stretching and shrinking causes proteins in your skin—collagen and elastin—to break down. The skin then tries to heal itself, but leaves behind the scars we call stretch marks. If you have a stretch mark, you may feel a slight indentation if you touch it. Scars that form on top of your skin may feel like a bump, but stretch marks form below the top layer of skin, leaving an indentation. […] Stretch mark appearance can vary. Stretch marks can look quite different, varying from person to person. Some people develop a few long, thin lines, while others have stretch marks that appear in bunches. The lines can also be thick and angry looking. For lighter skinned people, the lines are usually reddish or purple at first, fading with time until they are silver/white. For darker skinned people, stretch marks tend to look lighter than the usual skin color.
  • #110 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #111 Stretch Marks Treatment, Causes, Home Remedies & How to Get Rid
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/stretch_marks/article_em.htm
    Stretch marks, medically known as striae distensae, are an extremely common finding in both men and women who are past puberty. They appear as linear, thinned skin most often found on the breasts, abdomen, hips, and thighs. […] Stretch marks do not generally produce any symptoms but have a characteristic visual appearance no matter when they appear or what the cause is. […] They initially appear as raised pink to purple lines longitudinally arranged over the abdomen, lateral upper thighs, inner arms, or upper breasts. With time, the purplish-pink color lightens and they appear as silvery lines on the skin, similar to a scar. […] In short, stretch marks are scars that are permanent once formed. […] Slightly raised stretch marks can be itchy, especially early new marks. […] The outlook for stretch marks is excellent, as their appearance typically improves with time, and treatment is not required.
  • #112 Stretch marks in pregnancy – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/stretch-marks/
    Stretch marks are narrow, streak-like lines that can develop on the surface of the skin. They can be pink, red, purple or brown, depending on your skin colour. They are common in pregnancy, affecting around 8 out of 10 pregnant women. […] They usually appear on your tummy, or sometimes on your upper thighs and breasts, as your pregnancy progresses and your bump starts to grow. When stretch marks appear will be different from woman to woman. […] The first sign you notice might be itchiness around an area where the skin is becoming thinner. […] Stretch marks are not harmful. They do not cause medical problems and there is no specific treatment for them. […] After your baby is born, the marks may gradually fade into paler scars and become less noticeable. They probably will not go away completely.
  • #113 Stretch marks – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks
    Stretch marks, also known as striae or striae distensae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time, they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy, in which they usually form during the last trimester. […] Striae, or „stretch marks”, begin as reddish or purple lesions which can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored- as such, they can be experienced by all genders. The most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks. Over time, they tend to atrophy and lose pigmentation. The affected areas appear empty, and are soft to the touch.
  • #114 Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks
    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 up to 90 percent of people have them. They commonly appear during or after pregnancy, or after other sudden or rapid changes in your weight. […] Signs and symptoms of stretch marks include: indented lines or streaks on your skin, which can vary in length and width; pink, purple, red, bluish, or dark brown streaks this color marks can vary, depending on your skin color; thinned, glossy lines in your skin that may appear whitish over time; skin itching and irritation before stretch marks appear. […] Stretch marks often fade with time. […] If you dont want to wait, there are treatments that can help improve their appearance.
  • #115 Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Prevention & Treatment | Pampers
    https://www.pampers.com/en-us/pregnancy/pregnancy-symptoms/article/pregnancy-stretch-marks
    If you fall into any of the categories above, you have a higher risk of developing pregnancy stretch marks. […] The good news is that stretch marks will typically fade after pregnancy. […] Remember that stretch marks are a common and natural result of nurturing a baby inside your belly. […] More than half of all pregnant people experience stretch marks, a natural result of your skin stretching to make way for a developing baby and uterus. But stretch marks are out of your control, as hormones, genetics, and even skin type can impact whether or not you get them and influence their overall appearance. […] There’s no surefire prevention strategy or cure for stretch marks during or after pregnancy.
  • #116 Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
    https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/scars-stretch-marks/stretch-marks-why-appear
    Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear. […] When 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. If you run your finger over a mature stretch mark, you often feel a slight depression. […] Stretch
  • #117 Types of stretch marks
    https://www.mymed.com/health-wellness/interesting-health-info/how-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/types-of-stretch-marks
    Striae rubrae is classified as the acute stage of stretch marks which presents the earliest physical indications of overstretched skin. The epidermis typically flattens (due to gradual atrophy / degeneration) and experiences a loss of rete ridges. Collagen fibres thicken and become more densely packed, arranging themselves in a more perpendicular or parallel pattern. The number of elastic fibres also decreases. […] Signs of inflammation due to overstretching are most apparent at this stage and the affected skin turns pink / red or violaceous in colour. Markings may appear flat but can sometimes be slightly raised too. Formations gradually increase in both length and width. At this stage, stretch marks can also become pruritic (itchy) but are predominantly asymptomatic. […] Striae albae is classified as the more chronic (or mature) stage of stretch mark formation. Here stretch marks become more scar-like, irregularly shaped and hypopigmented (faded / white losing vascular alterations). Some may even develop a fine wrinkly texture. Progression from striae rubrae to striae albae is gradual and can take several months to years. Mature stretch marks may also become more prominent as a person naturally loses skin elasticity through the process of aging.
  • #118 Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks happen for two main reasons: stretching skin; an increase of cortisone in your system. […] Many people experience stretch marks during pregnancy as the skin stretches in various ways to make room for the developing fetus. […] Stretch marks sometimes appear when you rapidly gain or lose weight. […] Stretch marks happen naturally, and the marks themselves dont pose any cause for concern. […] That said, since they can happen as a sign of underlying health conditions, it never hurts to ask a dermatologist about your stretch marks especially if youve noticed other unusual symptoms. […] While theres nothing wrong with having stretch marks, theres also nothing wrong with wanting to get rid of them. […] Remember, medical treatment wont completely get rid of stretch marks, either but approaches recommended by a dermatologist will most likely yield better results.
  • #119 Stretch marks Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions. […] Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. Stretch marks may be slightly depressed and have a different texture than normal skin. […] They are often seen when a woman’s abdomen gets larger during pregnancy. They can be found in children who have become rapidly obese. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Stretch marks are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. […] If stretch marks appear without a clear cause, such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider.
  • #120 Stretch marks: Causes and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283651
    Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. […] Before stretch marks begin to emerge, the skin can appear thin and pink. It may also feel irritated or itchy. […] The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. […] Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years. […] Stretch marks eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance, due to the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual blood vessels. […] Stretch marks are not harmful and do not cause medical problems. In rare cases, they may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires treatment or monitoring. […] Stretch marks often fade over time and become unnoticeable. For women who develop stretch marks in pregnancy, these usually become less noticeable around 6 to 12 months after giving birth.
  • #121 Stretch marks – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351144
    Stretch marks don’t usually need to be diagnosed. Your health care provider might examine your skin and review your medical history. If your health care provider suspects an increase in your level of the hormone cortisol, you might be offered more tests. […] Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear. […] Stretch marks usually fade over time and don’t need self-care or home therapy.
  • #122 Stretch marks Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/stretch-marks
    Stretch marks are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Stretch marks are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions. […] Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. The marks appear as parallel streaks of red, thinned, glossy skin that over time become whitish and scar-like in appearance. Stretch marks may be slightly depressed and have a different texture than normal skin. […] They are often seen when a woman’s abdomen gets larger during pregnancy. They can be found in children who have become rapidly obese. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Stretch marks are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. […] If stretch marks appear without a clear cause, such as pregnancy or rapid weight gain, call your health care provider.