stretch mark
Growth-induced skin scar
A stretch mark is a streak or stripe on the skin caused by rapid stretching, typically from pregnancy, growth spurts, or weight fluctuation.
The skin literally stretches faster than it can adapt, leaving visible lines that often fade from reddish-purple to silvery-white over time.
Usually plural: She had stretch marks on her hips after the baby.
Narrow parallel grooves
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
hypodermis · atrophy · pigmentation · discoloration · texture · scarring · fibroblasts · connective tissue
Carrying developing offspring
- pubertySexual development stage
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
rapid growth · hormonal changes · cortisol · glucocorticoids · genetics · muscle gain · obesity · breast augmentation
Carrying developing offspring
- bellyFront midsection
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- trimesterThirteen-week span
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
bump · tiger stripes · maternal · prenatal · baby weight · gestational
Vitamin A-related compound
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
- laser therapyTreatment using focused light
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
- microneedlingPuncturing skin for healing
chemical peel · glycolic acid · hyaluronic acid · radiofrequency · dermatologist · cosmetic procedure · silicone gel
Acceptance of all figures
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
- tiger stripesParallel dark bands on pelage
- naturalNot artificially produced
- normalConforming to standard
embrace · confidence · self-acceptance · body image · proudly · visible · normalize
Hydrating skin cream
- cocoa butterEdible fat from cacao
- shea butterTree nut skin emollient
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
hydration · lotion · cream · elasticity · rosehip oil · almond oil
striae
Narrow parallel grooves
elastin · hypodermis · atrophy · pigmentation · discoloration · texture · scarring · fibroblasts · connective tissue · tearing
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- pubertySexual development stage
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
bodybuilding · rapid growth · hormonal changes · cortisol · glucocorticoids · genetics · muscle gain · obesity · breast augmentation · steroid use
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- bellyFront midsection
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- trimesterThirteen-week span
expecting · bump · tiger stripes · maternal · prenatal · baby weight · gestational
retinoid
Vitamin A-related compound
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
- laser therapyTreatment using focused light
- microdermabrasionMechanical exfoliation of outer skin
microneedling · chemical peel · glycolic acid · hyaluronic acid · radiofrequency · dermatologist · cosmetic procedure · silicone gel
body positivity
Acceptance of all figures
- self-lovePrioritizing your own worth
- tiger stripesParallel dark bands on pelage
- naturalNot artificially produced
normal · embrace · confidence · self-acceptance · body image · proudly · visible · normalize
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- cocoa butterEdible fat from cacao
- shea butterTree nut skin emollient
- vitamin EFat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
massage · hydration · lotion · cream · elasticity · rosehip oil · almond oil
abdomen
Torso's lower cavity
breasts · buttocks · arms · shoulders · lower back · flanks · love handles · calves · biceps