Stretch marks are a form of scarring generally associated with pregnancy, obesity, bodybuilding, and — to a lesser extent — puberty. They come about as skin is overstretched, disrupting the normal production of collagen. They first appear as reddish or purplish lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter color. After childbirth or weight loss, as skin contracts to its original size, stretch marks often become much less apparent. Various methods exist to remove them, including laser treatments, dermabrasion, and topical applications (e.g. cocoa butter).

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Stretch marks, the fine lines or scars on the skin, can be the worst nightmare for anybody. But appearance of stretch marks depends on the elasticity of your skin. It can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother or sister got stretch marks during their pregnancy, you are more likely to get that. http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> However, it will depend on how fast your skin gets stretched. Cause of stretch marks Stretch marks can appear anywhere on your body where skin is stretched, or overstretched. The normal production of collagen gets
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