What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks are visible lines or streaks that appear on the
surface of the skin. They often
have a different color or texture compared to the
surrounding skin and can vary in
appearance, ranging from pink, red, or purple to a
lighter shade closer to the skin tone.
Stretch marks may fade in color and become
less
noticeable, but they generally do not
completely disappear without treatment.
Stretch marks commonly occur when the skin undergoes rapid
stretching or shrinking due to
various factors such as rapid growth, weight
fluctuations, pregnancy, puberty, or certain
medical conditions. The primary cause
of
stretch marks is the stretching of the skin beyond its
normal capacity, which leads
to
the breakdown and damage of the underlying collagen and
elastin fibers. When the
skin
stretches or contracts too quickly, such as during periods of
rapid weight gain or
growth, the supportive fibers can become weakened or disrupted,
resulting in the
formation of stretch marks.
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