Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Key Takeaways Many stretch marks fade over time, but they will not disappear ...

Stretch marks affect millions of people, appearing most commonly on the stomach during pregnancy, growth spurts, or significant weight changes. While these skin changes are natural and harmless, they ...

Stretch marks: Nobody asks for them, but most of us get them. Whether it’s from pregnancy, puberty or sudden weight gain, these pesky lines love to make an appearance. Some wear their stretch marks ...

Stretch marks are a totally normal part of pregnancy—and life. Up to 90 percent of people develop stretch marks during pregnancy, and there’s nothing at all shameful about how our skin changes as our ...

If you’ve noticed a few red, purple, or silvery-white scar-like lines on your stomach, hips, or thighs recently, you’re certainly not alone — stretch marks are incredibly common, occurring in about 50 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...