Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Stretch marks are totally harmless, can develop at any age, and appear when the skin stretches or shrinks suddenly, and collagen and elastin fibers are broken. The marks are extremely common and can ...

There is no way that stretchmarks, particularly if they are extensive, can be either removed or covered cosmetically. It was thought that certain lasers could improve the appearance of stretchmarks, ...

As we age, our bodies go through changes that can often result in stretch marks. They are natural, and beautiful; often a sign that we’re changing or even just had a baby. But, if, for whatever reason ...

Although stretch marks are usually permanent, they may fade over time. Certain treatments may help improve the appearance of stretch marks on the back. However, scientific research into their efficacy ...

Brooke Helton is a freelance health and wellness writer passionate about holistic living. She loves creating content that empowers others to take charge of their health. You can find her work in ...

Stretch marks—or striae, as they’re called medically—are completely normal, and anyone can develop them. These indented lines on your skin are formed by damage to the connective tissue underneath the ...