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What is Stretch Mark? Stretch mark is common in pregnant women and
people with rapid weight gain, or rapid weight loss.Stretch mark, striae,
occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to
retain it shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break
leaving behind stretch marks.
Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies,
including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms or lower
back.
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