Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, or other places on the body. They are common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Stretch marks are not painful or harmful, but some people don’t like how they make their skin look.
Stretch marks do not all look alike as they vary depending on what caused them, how long you have had them, your skin type and where they are on your body.
Common variations of stretch marks may include:
• Some lines on the abdomen, Indented streaks on breasts, buttocks, hips or other places on the body
• A few bright streaks that sometimes fade to a lighter color
• Pink, red, black, blue, or purple streaks
• Stripes covering large areas of the body