Getting Stretch Like Marks On Body. What Can Be Done?

Posted on Sat, 16 Nov 2013

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Question : My son is getting stretch like marks on his body. What to do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query and photograph These stretch marks can be treated medically as well as with lasers. He can apply oint tretinoin 0.05% daily in night. If there is no response with this go for Thermotherapy. It is a type of LASER and gives good response. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

I would like to know the reason why these marks are occuring. My son 13 years is getting these on his shoulders, stomach and back.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello, These stretch marks occur due to undue stretch of collagen or formation of defective collagen. The most common cause is exercise ( weight lifting). Others are genetically determined, Which include disorders of collagen metabolism and collagen vascular disorders. A biopsy might be required to confirm the diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar