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Are stretch marks harmful?

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I have stretch marks. I want to know if they are harmful.

Glory (by SMS)

Most people have stretch marks. Some get them from gaining or losing weight, some from a teenage growth spurt, and of course, the classic cause, pregnancy. They are not harmful and they are normal.

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There isn’t a lot you can do about ones you have, except moisturise them frequently. To prevent new ones, try not to change weight/shape quickly, and do moisturise regularly.

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