There are several myths surrounding stretch marks. They can happen to men and women, young and old. Stretch marks can happen anywhere on the body. There are many reasons stretch marks can develop, from physical changes to dietary changes to environmental factors. And for as many reasons that stretch marks are caused, they can be reduced in severity by several
methods too.

Stretch marks occur when the skin loses its elasticity and collagen. When the elasticity is gone, the skin cannot snap back into place. Usually when it is pulled apart like that, the collagen is damaged too, which results in the difference in appearance of the stretch mark skin. There are many things a
person can do to prevent the development of stretch marks on
their body.

Some ways are by healthy living, other ways are by getting regular check ups from the doctor. One major cause of stretch marks are from a pregnant body. The skin can only stretch so far without damaging.

Thus, when baby stretches too far, the stretch marks are forever imprintedor so you thought.