Striae Treatment
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Striae are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Striae are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions.
Striae are commonly called stretch marks.
Alternative Names
Striae atrophica; Stretch marks; Striae distensae
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Stretch marks can appear when there is rapid stretching of the skin. They are often associated with the abdominal enlargement of pregnancy. They can be found in...
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