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Can losing weight cause stretch marks to go away?
Excess skin after rapid massive weight loss might cause some stretching and tearing, but the majority of stretch marks are not actually caused when you lose the weight, but rather when you first put it on. They do however usually become more visible when you shed the pounds again.
Do stretch marks mean you’re gaining or losing weight?
Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. They usually aren’t a sign that anything is wrong with your health.
Do stretch marks turn purple when you lose weight?
They occur frequently during pregnancy and rapid weight gain or weight loss. As elastic as skin is there are points when that elasticity is outdone, the skin gives somewhat and a scar, a stretch mark, appears. When that stretch mark is new it is likely to be deep purple or red.
Why am I getting stretch marks from losing weight?
Stretch marks typically occur when people lose or gain weight quickly. Essentially a scar, the marks develop when collagen and elastin, two proteins that keep skin healthy, are damaged. Losing weight slowly can lower your chances of developing stretch marks, says Dr.
How do I know if my stretch marks are new?
New stretch marks are bright pink, red, blue, black or purple. Older stretch marks fade. Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body.
Can you get red stretch marks from losing weight?
Depending on where you gain excess pounds, red stretch marks could appear anywhere on the body. Sometimes stretch marks can also occur due to rapid weight loss.
What are brown stretch marks?
Stretch marks are caused by changes in the elastic supportive tissue that lies just under the skin. The skin on your belly and breasts may become streaked with reddish brown, purple, or dark brown marks, depending on your skin color. Some women also get them on their buttocks, thighs, and hips.