Have you seen a stretch mark, or more likely stretch marks, on your body lately? You might wonder just what is this and what causes stretch marks.

Stretch marks are lines on the skin, which usually happens when the skin is stretched a lot over a short period. This can be seen especially during pregnancy. The medical term for stretch mark is stria.

A  stretch mark starts as a red line on the skin that is slightly lifted. The color of the stretch mark depends on the color of the skin of the person who has it. They may sometimes look pink, reddish brown, or dark brown.

They are usually similar in lines. The appearance of the skin is lean and grey and sometime appears like a scar. You can find out more about a stretch mark on your body and stretch marks removal at the site below.

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