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People are scared of seeing stretch marks on their bodies. Stretch marks usually appear on the body during puberty when a teen suddenly gains weights. Since the skin undergoes rapid stretching, this results to the formation of fine lines indicating the damage to elastin and collagen. These lines usually appear around the hips, thighs, breasts and butt. Stretch marks usually appear as red lines when they are new. At this stage, stretch marks are still treatable. Once it becomes white or lighter in color, this is when the stretch marks are harder to treat. It is best to consult a doctor when looking for the right treatment for stretch marks. With professional help, people are guaranteed to find an effective way to eliminate these lines from the body.

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