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Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. But both men and women can get stretch marks. Pregnancy and puberty are the two most common causes of stretch marks. At first, a stretch mark will appear as a thin red or purple line on your skin that takes on a different texture than the surroundin­g skin layer. Eventually, most stretch marks fade and take on a lighter or almost translucen­t colouring, and become shiny. Getting rid of stretch marks in a completely natural way isn’t likely. They’re a type of scarring that rarely fades enough to become invisible. However, there are some remedies that can help minimize the appearance of stretch marks and help them to fade more quickly.

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