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GlossaryStretch Marks (Striae Distensae)

long, narrow streaks on skin from rapid stretching or growth

Stretch marks, also known as striae or striae distensae, are long, narrow streaks or lines that develop on the skin when it is stretched rapidly, such as during pregnancy, rapid weight gain, or growth spurts. They occur when the dermis, the middle layer of the skin, is torn due to the stretching, leading to the formation of scar tissue. Initially, they may appear red or purple but often fade to a silvery-white color over time.

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research Aesthetics in Psychosomatic Dermatology II: Skin Changes Experienced as Cutaneous Disease

1 citations, October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology”

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

research Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy

64 citations, June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.

research Skin Manifestations of Obesity: A Comparative Study

45 citations, September 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Obese people have more skin problems like stretch marks and infections, which get worse with higher obesity levels.

research Cutaneous Disorders Related to Obesity

January 2022 in “Menoufia Medical Journal”

Obesity can cause various skin problems, with differences in prevalence between males and females.

research Obesity and the Skin: Skin Physiology and Skin Manifestations of Obesity

405 citations, May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

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