Stretch marks are the changes of the skin surface. In scientific terms are defined atrophic striae.
The skin lesions similar to very fine-looking linear scars. They can also be several centimeters long.
The color of these lesions depends on their developmental stage, in fact, appear to be newly formed cun color between red and purple and are also embossed on the skin. Then, over time (usually a few months) become a pearly-white and thin.
areas where they appear most frequently are the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen and chest.
Stretch marks do not age, it can occur at any age. The age range in which most often is between 15 and 30 years.
Stretch marks may appear on the body of the man but the woman he is a victim far more often, especially during puberty and during pregnancy.
