This is a question that has been asked a number of times by our young teen readers. They are generally beyond puberty and are experiencing growth spurts that are stretching their bodies, and skin, to the max. So, can teenagers get stretch marks? Of course they can!

Even though a teenager0s skin will tend to have more elasticity and flexibility than adults, they can still experience stretch marks because of rapid body growth. As their hormonal balance changes and their bodies undergo dramatic changes, body shape moves toward that of a mature adult.
As this process takes place, especially for females, the hips (including buttocks) and thighs can quickly take on more weight. They may also experience rapid growth of their breasts. Despite their youthful skin, the rapidity in which the skin is expected to adjust to this new growth may be overwhelming. The result 0 skin damage in the form of stretch marks.
Stretch marks can also develop in the teen years if weight becomes an issue. As a matter of fact, being overweight in your formative years can almost guarantee that some skin damage will occur as your body grows. This can place excessive strain on your skin tissue at a […]

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