7. They happen in different places for different reasons.
Stretch marks occur when the dermis, the middle layer of your skin, is stretched to a point where its elasticity begins to break down.
This then causes microscopic bleeding along with tissue inflammation, which gives us the raised reddish purple look of newly formed stretch marks.
8. Two different categories of stretch marks to consider.
Stretch marks that are still in their beginning phase that are pink, red or purple are classified in the medical field as striae rubra.
Stretch marks that have developed into a white or silver color are classified as striae alba.
Also see: 21 Ways To Get Rid of Stretch Marks Very Fast Naturally
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