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 parallel stripes of red typical of striae (stretch marks). This image displays bright red striae (stretch marks) in parallel lines, as is typical in early instances. This image displays striae (stretch marks) on a shoulder. This image displays multiple parallel red-purple striae (stretch marks). This image displays light-colored areas of skin that are thin and slightly elevated, typical of old striae (stretch marks). This image displays striae in the groin area of a rapidly growing young man.
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Stretch Marks (Striae)  Teen information

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Striae (stretch marks) often follow weight gain or pregnancy.
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Signs and Symptoms
Stretch marks are usually seen on the belly and breasts during pregnancy; the thighs and lower back of teen men; and the thighs, buttocks, and breasts of teen women. They are common on the shoulders of bodybuilders. Stretch marks may be widespread or occur in other locations in people who are using corticosteroids or have an underlying disease.

Stretch marks change in appearance with time. Early on, they are faint pink, appearing in a line, or they are parallel band-like marks, which might be slightly itchy. Stretch marks gradually enlarge and become red to purple, often with a wrinkled surface. Finally, they become white, slightly flatter (depressed), with a crepe-paper appearance of linear marks 1–10 mm wide and many centimeters long.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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