Stretch marks occurs during rapid phases of growth when the underlying structures grow at a greater rate as compared to the overlying skin.
47+ White Stretch Marks On Upper Arms
Background. Stretch marks are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body. People get them, some more than others, and they can come about from just about anything.
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They usually affect areas where fat is stored such as the tummy, thighs, buttocks, upper arms. The main cause of the stretch marks is sudden gain or loss of weight on a specific part of body due to loss of collagen and elasticity of the skin. Some people may wish to treat white stretch marks for cosmetic reasons.
Stretch marks on shoulders and upper back.
I have stretch marks from the waist down to my knees, top of my arms and chest area, due to prednisone. This does not mean that the triggers are unique for white stretch marks or even red stretch marks. White stretch marks commonly occur on the thighs, stomach, breasts, and upper arms. Stretch marks occur when the elastic middle layer of skin called the dermis is stretched.
