Stretch marks,also called striae, are skin defects that look like bands, stripes, or lines
Stretch marks,also called striae, are skin defects that look like bands, stripes, or lines. They represent linear dermal scars accompanied by epidermal atrophy. Striae are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions. They are often associated with the abdominal enlargement of pregnancy. They may also occur during the rapid growth of puberty. Striae are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. Also, prolonged use of oral or topical corticosteroids or Cushing syndrome (increased adrenal cortical activity) can lead to the development of striae.
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