Pregnancy stretch marks

For centuries, women were born with thousands of scars on their chests, legs and thighs. In fact, it doesn't just happen to women - younger or prepubescent girls can also suffer from this condition.

Striae gravidaarum is the term used

striae graviadarum, or pregnancy streaks, is a condition in which horizontal or vertical lines appear on the skin, especially noticeable on the abdomen and thighs. These lines form during pregnancy and usually go away after childbirth. The cause of pregnancy stripes is not fully known.

It is believed that stri