Picture of Stretch Marks: White Striae, Axilla
Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching. It is a common condition that does not cause any significant medical problems but can be of cosmetic concern for some people. Other names for stretch marks are:
- Stria (single) or striae (plural)
- Striae rubrae (red)
- Striae albae (white) Striae distensae (stretched skin)
- Striae nigrae (black)
- Striae caerulea (dark blue)
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