Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching

Symptoms and complication:

• Cosmetic concern
• An area of skin becomes flattened and thin with a pink colour
• Itching
• Reddish or purplish slightly swollen lines develop perpendicular to the direction of skin tension.

Causes:

• Pregnancy
• Adolescents undergoing growth spurts (thighs, buttocks, breasts)
• Body-builders
• Obese or overweight people
• Oral or topical corticosteroids
• Cushing syndrome

Diagnosis: Clinical

Treatment:

• Moisturizers
• Topical retinoid therapy
• Chemical peels
• Fractional laser
• Micro needling
• Platelet rich plasma