stretch marks
plural noun
: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity
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Dermatologists recommend at-home microdermabrasion for helping to fade acne scars and stretch marks, too.
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Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This prescription retinoid cream may help to fade stretch marks.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Its combination of shea, cocoa, and mango butters delivers moisture while targeting stretch marks and skin discoloration.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This luxurious set delivers more than just intense moisture – it's packed with vitamins and nutrients that help skin shine while tackling stretch marks.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
This prescription retinoid cream may help to fade stretch marks.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Its combination of shea, cocoa, and mango butters delivers moisture while targeting stretch marks and skin discoloration.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This luxurious set delivers more than just intense moisture – it's packed with vitamins and nutrients that help skin shine while tackling stretch marks.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Stretch marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20marks. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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