Stretch Marks And Such / Question
Published: May 22, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Is it common for boys to have stretch marks?
Signed: Do Boys Get Stretch Marks
Dear Do Boys Get Stretch Marks,
Stretch marks are not limited to a particular condition, specific age, or gender. Often teenagers (especially boys!) on a growth spurt might get stretch marks on their arms or hips. People who lift weights and gain a lot of weight often get stretch marks as well.
Your genetic predisposition plays a big part in whether or not you will get stretch marks. In general, stretch marks come when the skin is stretched over a relatively short period of time. Unfortunately, there is nothing will eliminate stretch marks, but they will fade over time.
For more information on this, do a keyword search of FX using "stretch marks". You will get a list of the many answered on this subject.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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