Stretch marks - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic 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
Stretch marks (striae) - DermNet Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching It is a common condition that does not cause any significant medical problems but can be of cosmetic concern for some people Other names for stretch marks are: Striae caerulea (dark blue)
Stretch marks - Wikipedia 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
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options Prevention Overview What are stretch marks? Stretch marks (striae) are discolored, slightly sunken (depressed), scar-like lines in your skin They appear when your skin rapidly stretches or shrinks
Striae distensae (stretch marks) - UpToDate Striae distensae are a common form of dermal scarring that appear on the skin as erythematous, violaceous, or hypopigmented linear striations Synonyms include the terms striae, stretch marks, and striae atrophicans
Stretch Marks Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment Stretch marks are very common and are rarely a sign of a significant medical problem Stretch marks (striae distensae) appear as linear streaks on the skin that have been overstretched, and they run perpendicular to maximum lines of tension in the skin