What You Need to Know About Stretch Marks
Sunday, August 16th, 2009Stretch marks appear when the body is growing at a rate much faster than the skin is growing or if it is being stretched beyond its limit. Other names for stretch marks are striae rubra, striae distensae, striae atrophicans, and striae alba.
What Is The Cause Of Stretch Marks?
Your risks of getting stretch marks go up based on your activities and life events such as growth spurts, pregnancy, muscle building and rapid weight gain. Based on some reports, stretch marks can also be caused by heavy use of topical corticosteroid creams. Those with Cushing’s Syndrome may develop stretch marks as a result of extra adrenal cortical processes.