Stretch Marks A Common Problem
All of you must be having stretch marks in one part of the body or the other. A stretch mark is basically a fine line that appears on the skin when it is made to stretch beyond its limits such that it tears. Stretch marks occur when the skin expand due to sudden weight gain in a short time span.
When the skin expands past its point of elasticity, the collagen breaks and scars appear on the skin. It usually happens in case of dry skin. It is therefore important to hydrate it properly by drinking lots of water. When the dermis forms sufficient collagen and elastin, no stretch marks appear. There are certain hormones that suppress the formation of collagen. The sudden rush of these hormones in the skin can also cause stretch marks.
Sudden weight gain could be caused during pregnancy, at the attainment of puberty, or the sudden increase in the muscle size during body building. Any of the reasons can lead to development of stretch marks on the skin. The marks occur in some parts of the body more often than on others like shoulders, belly, buttocks, hips, and breast, inner and outer thighs.
