stretch marks
Stretch marks are pink, red, or purple lines that appear on the abdomen, chest, shoulder, buttocks, thighs, and eventually turn white or gray. Stretch marks are common in pregnant women, especially in the second half of pregnancy As a result of the treatment, stretch marks become discolored, but they do not disappear
Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the skin Stretch marks are more noticeable when there is an excess of the adrenal hormone cortisone Cortisone weakens the elastic fibers of the skin
Stretch marks appear in different situations Among them are:
- Pregnancy Most pregnant women develop stretch marks towards the end of pregnancy This is due to skin stretching and hormonal factors
- Weight gain Stretch marks appear during significant weight gain Athletes get stretch marks on their shoulders Teenagers may develop stretch marks as a result of rapid growth
- use of medicines Corticosteroid creams, lotions, tablets, and chronic use of oral systemic steroids can cause stretch marks.
- Conditions and Diseases Cushing's syndrome and adrenal gland pathologies lead to the appearance of stretch marks over a large area It is also caused by Marfan syndrome, Eller-Danlos syndrome and other congenital diseases
Not all stretch marks are the same and it depends on how long you've had them, what caused them, what part of your body they're on and what type of skin you have. Common forms are:
- Jagged lines on the skin
- Multiple pink, red or purple lines
- Light lines that later fade to pale pink, white or bluish
Stretches are common on the abdomen, chest, shoulders, buttocks Sometimes they cover a large area
When to see a doctor See a doctor if stretch marks bother you or cover a large area Your doctor can help you determine the cause of stretch marks and prescribe treatment
