Striae (stretch marks) often follow weight gain or pregnancy. This image displays striae (stretch marks). The thinned skin in striae has a wrinkled, crepe-paper-like appearance. This image displays bright red striae (stretch marks) in parallel lines, as is typical in early instances. This image displays pink striae (stretch marks) on a back. This image displays striae (stretch marks), which are common in pregnant women. This image displays striae (stretch marks) that were a side effect of treatment for psoriasis. This image displays extensive striae (stretch marks) on the leg. This image displays striae in the groin area of a rapidly growing young man.
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Stretch Marks (Striae)  Information for adults

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Striae (stretch marks) often follow weight gain or pregnancy.
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Who's At Risk
In the US, almost all pregnant women, 70% of teenaged (adolescent) women, and 40% of adolescent men have stretch marks. These are due to growth and stretching of the skin. They are more common in women and occur equally in all races.

Stretch marks are also seen in people who use oral or topical corticosteroids, have a disease of the adrenal gland, or have rare hereditary (genetic) disorders.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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