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Why Do People Get Stretch Marks?
There are several different factors that contribute to the formation of stretch marks.
Heredity - Some skin is genetically prone to stretch marks Skin Type - Some skin is dryer with less elasticity than others i.e. dry skin vs. oily skin Weight - rapid gain or loss
Pregnancy - the weight gain associated with pregnancy Although some people are more susceptible to stretch marks, anyone can get them. Stretching of the skin during rapid weight gain or rapid growth (in young children and adolescents) is a major cause of stretch marks. The non-occurrence of stretch marks during one pregnancy does not necessarily mean stretch marks will not occur in another. Stretch marks are not gender specific - men and women are susceptible to these unsightly marks.
You don't have to be pregnant or fat or big to get them. As a matter of fact, it is a very common skin condition, but most people who have them are embarrassed by them and keep them to themselves, so they are less talked about or heard of.
The stretch marks related hormone activity mostly happens during:
Pregnancy
Natural growth for adolescent boys and girls
Rapid weight gain/loss
Depression or extreme unhappiness (unhappy, stressed and depressed people are more likely to get stretch marks)
Long term lacking of certain nutrients
Sudden change in physical or environmental conditions.
Certain medication may cause stretch marks also, especially steroids related medications.