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Why do I have stretch marks?


 
 
Don’t worry—it IS normal. Stretch marks are generally caused by rapid weight gain or loss, so in your teen years when you’re growing, it’s not uncommon to have 'em.
 

What can ya do about it? Moisturize. Your skin will stretch easier as it grows if it’s hydrated. Check out our picks for good winter moisturizers or find one for extra-dry skin. Shea butter is always a good bet. Other than that, just wait it out--your bod's growth will slow down, and your stretch marks will go buh-bye.

BY LINDSEY SILKEN ON 11/30/2010 12:35:00 PM

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I was wondering.... do guys get stretch marks??




They sure do! They have the same type of skin that we do, so they're prone to them as well Smile
Lauren C.

by icegal on 8/1/2011 9:59:26 PM

 
 



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I think I have stretch marks on my butt! How can I tell if that's what they are and how to treat and prevent them. I'm mostly worried my bikini might inch in the back and they'll show, otherwise I wouldn't ask. Thanks!





Hey chica! If they are stretch marks, there are creams and lotions that claim to help with them. Just look at your butt in the mirror to see if that's what they are. You can find the lotions at a local drugstore. xoxo 
Jess W.

by jneverearley on 8/1/2011 11:42:02 AM

 
 

MOD ok so I have stretch marks on my thighs and my breast. Any advice to get rid of them?

 

Hey chica!  The good news is, they will fade on their own over time.  Cocoa butter is also supposed to help.  Check this article out for tons of GL-approved tips to dealing with strech marks:  http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/07/14/stretch-mark-sitch.aspx xoxo

Marie H.

by cowbellkell on 1/17/2011 8:41:29 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD THIS is weird to say but i have strech marks on my right breast. I think that the right one is bigger , because my left cup is emptier than my right. HELP!!!

Hey girlie! It's perfectly normal for your boobs to be a little abnormal at first since they are in the developmental stages. Give it a few more months for the left one to catch up to the right
Jessica W.

by lulu791 on 1/17/2011 4:02:48 AM

 
 

i ahve that same problen 2 i hate it

by sugar loli pop on 1/14/2011 10:50:37 PM

 
 

I have stretch marks down my thighs, but i dont really care, ill still rock that awesome bikini! thats really what you should doo

by MrMonkee on 1/14/2011 7:31:23 PM

 
 

Hey I have streach marks. And i hate them! their everywhere on the lower part of my back my breasts. and even my thighs. Im embarased to wear a bathing sutie. and short shorts. what do i do?

by rapdancer101 on 1/10/2011 11:41:47 PM

 
 

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Hey. I was wondering, what's the difference between stretch marks, spider veins and varicose veins? I was just wondering because I have a lot of marks on my inner thighs, some on my outer thighs, and a few marks on my breasts. So i was wondering which ones I had and what it's all about. Thx!




Hey babe,

I don't know much about them, but I do know that stretch marks are surface marks. They're usually either red or flesh-colored (but they stand out from the rest of your body...they're sorta a different shade). Veins are deeper and usually take on a bluish color. Based on where you're talking about, it sounds like they're probably stretch marks but could absolutely be veins too. If you have questions about your bod, the best thing to do is ask a doctor at your next checkup. They can answer all your questions...they're professionals, after all! Smile

Lauren C.

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by suma253 on 1/1/2011 7:53:23 AM

 
 

my doc said stretch can come from spagetti stap bras too

by kjc0203 on 12/30/2010 7:13:05 PM

 
 

i have lots of stretch marks all over my thighs and i tried shea lotion and bio oil but both of them didnt work. i'm in 6th grade and i've had stretch marks since 4th grade. does anyone have any idea how to get read of them asap???

by funnyness101 on 12/29/2010 7:00:32 PM

 
 

im 13 and im a D, i have alot of marks on my breasts, and i showed me mom with was so uncomfortable and she said "its normal" well its not to me when my sister doesnt have them, ive been losing weight and been doing fine but i dont know what to do, my mom has told me to put coco-butter on them and it does not work, what should i do????

by Suicidalgirl on 12/28/2010 10:39:05 PM

 
 

MOD My mom said a couple ofmonths ago that my boobs are growing just like hers were at my age (12). And that i wont get much bigger that a B. But i am 13 now and i think i am almost a C. Now i have stretch marks also, was she wrong and im going to be bigger than her or what? Please answer!!!

 

Hey girlie. Talk to your doctor--they know more than I do about that!

Elizabeth P.

by lululemon-gal12 on 12/28/2010 8:22:22 PM

 
 

I remember when I got stretch marks! I hated them! I found that Coco butter and Vitamin E lotions really help do the trick! Bio Oil might help too! Or an off-brand of it!

by bittybob141 on 12/27/2010 8:43:09 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!I'm so imparised because im 12 and i almost have bigger boobs than my mom.I'm a 36D and there is this boy and he calls me enormous.I hate it anything i do he still calls me that even if i ignore him.I cant do anything but it still makes me mad!




Hey girlie, you're young and you'll probably grow into them. It's hard now, but it'll get better. 

Lauren T. Helen S.

by ellen11 on 12/18/2010 8:59:36 PM

 
 

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Ok, I have two questions. The first one is: I have weird marks on one of my breasts. they are pinkish red, but other than that they look like stretch marks. I am not comfortable talking/showing this to my doctor, what are they? My second question is: My mom saw the marks one night and lately she has been asking to look at my breasts. It makes me really uncomfortable, and I just say no, no, no and just kinda laugh until she gives up. What should I do? Thank you!

 

Hey girl. It's from your boobs growing. It's normal. I know different people have different relationships with their mothers, but they have seen it all, so it's good to be open with them. You have to either show your mom or your doctor if you are really worried. Don't be emberrassed-they've seen it all!

Elizabeth P.

by kitkatt23 on 12/14/2010 7:01:58 PM

 
 

All my friends have big chests but I just finally started to develope, but I'm trying to lose weight and my friend keeps telling me that its all composed of fat. So does that mean if i lose wieght I'll go back to being small?!

by emovampireluv on 12/13/2010 10:57:17 PM

 
 

Same here...but I hope its for rapid weight loss..not gain.

by Kiersten<3 on 12/11/2010 1:56:55 PM

 
 

MODMODMOD Lately my boobs have been itchy. whats up with that?




Hey girlie! It's because they are growing! Not to worry-very normal! 
Elizabeth P.

by soccerbabe3 on 12/10/2010 11:41:13 PM

 
 

SAME PROBS BUT IM TOTALLY OK WITH IT IM GROWING YAY!!!SmileSmileSmileSmile THANX A LOT SEEYA!!!!!

by ninibaby on 12/7/2010 9:01:05 PM

 
 

MODMODMOD what are stretch marks?

 

Strech marks are faint lines on your skin.  You sometimes get them after a growth spurt. 

Marie H.

by dancer4eva11 on 12/6/2010 11:12:45 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD So I'm 14, and I've had my period for a little over a year. All the women in my family are "blessed" with being large-chested. I'm skinny, but all the weight I have is on my thighs and butt. I really have NO fat on my tummy or anywhere else in my middle. I only weigh around 125-130 lbs. I have a very high metabolism, so it's very difficult for me to gain weight, and when I do it all goes to my lower half. It seems like my breasts aren't even growing. I'm too big for an A cup, but a B is way too big. Since I've had my period, I've barely noticed a change in my breasts. Since I don't gain weight in my middle, it makes my breasts VERY small. I feel like they aren't growing at ALL, and if they did then they would look disproportionate to my body. I'm genetically "blessed" to have large breasts, but I can't even fill out a "B" cup! Do you think I'll just have small breasts since I don't gain weight on my middle?

 

Hey girl, I think that you aren't done growing yet, so it's hard to say for sure how you'll look when you're done!  It's possible that you will end up with a smaller chest, but there's no way to know for sure.  Try to accept and love how your body is now.  xoxo

Marie H.

by photographygirl on 12/6/2010 9:28:59 PM

 
 

I had stretch marks on my butt, but they completely faded! They're gone!Smile
I've heard the younger you are that you get them, the faster they'll go away

by haleyhay3 on 12/5/2010 8:29:15 PM

 
 

Can anybody help me with EXCESSIVE SWEATING? I have gotten special strength deodorant from a doctor and dermetologist and neither have helped me. I've tried everything from drugstores... I heard about pills but my doctor said there weren't?? Idk what to do, help would be much appreciated (write on my page!!) thanks a ton!!<3

by hsb408 on 12/2/2010 6:23:14 PM

 
 

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I have stretch marks on the inside of my thighs. It's not a lot but theres some. does that mean i GAINED or lost weight?

 

Hey chica. At your age, it is normal to get stretch marks! Your body is growing so much and so quickly that stretch marks can result. It doesn't always mean you have gained weight. Talk to your doctor is you are really concerned and he or she can help you further!

Elizabeth P.

by purplgirl15 on 12/1/2010 4:10:13 PM

 
 

Hey Chickas! I'm 14, ask me anything! I've been through it all, believe me.
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by butidon'twantto on 11/30/2010 4:50:48 PM

 
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