Stretch Marks: Causes and Treatment
Medically Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on February 25, 2023
Stretch Marks Are Scars
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Where You Get Them
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Anyone Can Get Them
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They Don’t Go Away
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Cause: Weight Gain
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Cause: Pregnancy
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Cause: Medication
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Cause: Medical Conditions
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Can You Prevent Them?
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See a Dermatologist
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What May Help: Retinol Products
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What May Help: Laser Therapy
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What May Help: Self-Tanning Products
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Not Likely to Help: Exfoliating
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Not Likely to Help: Most Lotions and Creams
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