striae

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What is striae?

Striae are irregular areas of skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Striae are seen when a person grows or gains weight rapidly or has certain diseases or conditions.

Striae are commonly called stretch marks.

Alternative Names:

Striae atrophica; Stretch marks; Striae distensae

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