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Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body. They're common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people don't like the way they make their skin look.
Stretch marks don't require treatment. They often fade over time, with or without treatment. They may never disappear completely.

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Stretch marks don't all look alike. They vary depending on how long you've had them, what caused them, where they are on your body and the type of skin you have. Common variations include: Indented streaks or lines on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body Pink, red, discolored, black, blue or purple streaks Bright streaks that fade to a lighter color Streaks covering large areas of the bo...

The cause of stretch marks is stretching of the skin. Their severity is affected by several factors, including your genetics and the degree of stress on the skin. Your level of the hormone cortisol also might play a role. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It weakens elastic fibers in the skin.

Stretch marks don't require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear.
The following treatments are among those available to help improve the appearance and texture of stretch marks. None has been proved to be more consistently successful than the others.
Work with your health care provider to choose the right treatment or combination of treatments for you. Factors to cons...

For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.