One unwelcomed change can be stretch marks. When rapid growth or weight gain occurs, especially during teenage years, it is common for stretch marks to appear in boys and girls alike. Other factors that makes teens predisposed to stretch marks appearing include a genetic risk or family history of stretch marks, pregnancy, being overweight or obese, or taking a cortisol medication.
Stretch marks occur when skin gets overstretched. They can occur in the abdomen, chest, hips and thighs. Because of the connective tissue and collagen in these areas, stretching too much causes the purple-reddish scars to appear. Many parents and teens turn to the internet to figure out what they can do about them.
Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. We tend to think of stretch marks, also known as striae distensae SD , as something that affects women much more than men, but that is actually not true.
Men can—and do—get stretch marks and for many of the same reasons as women. Although the skin is incredibly flexible, it does reach a point where it can no longer stretch or stretch fast enough without causing the tears and scarring we recognize as stretch marks. Stretch marks develop when the underlying tissues grow faster than the skin can stretch.
The rapid stretching tears and visibly thins the dermis, which is what causes linear striations stretch marks on the upper layer of skin epidermis. The tear also causes tiny blood vessels in the skin to break, giving the stretch mark its characteristic pinkish or purplish hue. When they first develop, stretch marks may cause a burning or itching sensation.
While stretch marks aren't harmful, they may be unpleasing and cause emotional distress. While the causes of stretch marks in men are not all that different than in women, they're primarily associated with three physiological conditions:. Anabolic steroids used by some bodybuilders can also contribute to SD. Some men may be more predisposed to stretch marks than others.
This is especially true in men with health conditions that cause the overproduction of hormones known as corticosteroids. Among their many functions, corticosteroids regulate the production of certain skin cells: keratinocytes in the epidermis and fibroblasts in the dermis.
Fibroblasts are especially important, as they produce collagen that the body uses to keep the skin supple. If there's an overproduction of corticosteroid, less collagen is produced and the skin is less able to flex.
Corticosteroid overproduction is often associated with disorders of the adrenal glands, including:. I know from personal experience how valuable it is to be prepared when it comes to stretch marks, and how reassuring it is to know that what is happening is normal, temporary, and maybe even something to celebrate.
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Understanding the Teenage Brain. My teenage son has what looks like stretch marks on the back of his hips and thighs. Can boys get stretch marks? Does he need to see a doctor? Yes, teen boys can get stretch marks, says Dr. So can teen girls. Usually the parallel red or purplish marks on the skin are caused by rapidly gaining or losing a significant amount of weight.
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