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Stretch Marks
I have stretch marks on my thighs and stomach. How do I get rid of them? I've read about creams that can make them go away but they're very expensive. Is it worth it?
Stretch marks are medically known as striae distensae. They occur more often in women-although men can develop them as well-and they appear on many areas of the body including the abdomen, the hips, breasts, arms, and thighs.
Although we use the term "stretch" marks, it's not the action of stretching our muscles that causes ...
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