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Q: What is a stretch mark?
A stretch mark is a type of scar caused by hormones impacting the... [Read More]
Q: Why don't they heal over time?
Like any scar, stretch marks will not simply heal on their own. The... [Read More]
Q: Is weight gain the cause?
No, weight gain is not to blame. Weight gain can affect the hormones... [Read More]
The Patient's Guide to
Stretch Marks

The Patient's Guide to Stretch Marks is the most respected online publication providing information about stretch marks, their treatment, and laser therapy. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about striae, commonly known as stretch marks, as well as potential treatments. The information published on StretchMarks.org is written and provided by some of America's foremost dermatologists and laser surgery experts. Information provided by individuals on StretchMarks.org should be considered opinion and cannot replace the advice of and consultation with a physician, but can be educational and help inform you.

Importance of Physician Treatment and Experience

The goal of the Patient's Guide to Stretch Marks is to provide quality information about stretch marks, as well as a list of physicians who offer treatment for stretch marks near you. There are an abundance of treatments marketed today, both for in-home use as well as in spa and clinics, which claim to be highly effective at treating or 'removing' stretch marks from the body. The best option is, and always has been, to consult with a physician with the experience and knowledge of the skin to help you. These professionals are the most likely to give you the range of options available to you. To find a board-certified physician, you may use our Find a Doctor locator service.

Stretch Marks and their Treatment

This site was founded to help patients struggling to improve their stretch marks find a reliable resource to learn about these pesky lines in our skin. Stretch marks, or striae, are lesions that tend to form in the dermis during periods of hormonal flux, with weight gain or loss, pregnancy, and other periods of hormone change. Women often tend to get them on their body during puberty and pregnancy. However, contrary to conventional wisdom, and their unfortunate name, stretch marks are not caused by skin stretching. To learn more, please feel free to search our site or contact a doctor.

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