For Stretch Marks we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Baby, Beauty, Fitness, Health and Beauty, Medical and Pregnancy.

Stretch Marks (Baby)

About half of pregnant women will develop these pink or reddish streaks on their breasts, hips, or abdomen sometime during pregnancy as elastic fibers stretch and rupture in their skin. While stretch marks can't be prevented, they will fade slowly after delivery.

Stretch Marks (Beauty)

Usually permanent skin damage that occurs during pregnancy or rapid weight gain. When the skin tissue is stretched, skin cells can become damaged and may stop producing collagen and elastin.

Stretch Marks (Fitness)

Tears (slight scars) in the skin caused if muscle or fat tissue has expanded in volume faster than skin can grow.

Stretch Marks (Health and Beauty)

Usually permanent skin damage that occurs during pregnancy or rapid weight gain. When the skin tissue is stretched, skin cells can become damaged and may stop producing collagen and elastin.

Stretch Marks (Medical)

Lines on the skin that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity

Stretch Marks (Pregnancy)

Areas of the skin which have pink or reddish-colored streaks are stretch marks. This is skin that has been torn and stretched during pregnancy. They are often found on the abdomen, breasts, legs, hips and buttocks.

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