Introduction
Old stretch marks are usually red or pink. When stretch marks are still fresh they usually appear as red or pink to purplish-blue streaks. Over time they become more scar-like: thinner, paler, and rather indented. When stretch marks are still fresh they usually appear as red or pink to purplish-blue streaks.
What do red stretch marks mean?
Red stretch marks, or striae rubrae, are breaks or lesions that happen when a person’s skin stretches rapidly to keep up with underlying growth. According to a 2016 review of studies , red stretch marks occur during the acute phase of this stretching, while white stretch marks are characteristic of the chronic phase.
Why am I getting stretch marks if I’m losing weight?
Stretch marks generally occur when people gain or lose weight rapidly. For example, when you lose weight, your skin responds by quickly shrinking and stretching. When this happens, the collagen and elastin in your skin can rupture, resulting in stretch marks.
Do stretch marks appear when losing weight?
Stretch marks can become visible when you are losing weight and are quite common as the skin stretches due to weight gain or rapid growth. While they may look unattractive, fortunately, they do not indicate any serious medical problems.
Do red stretch marks mean new?
New stretch marks are bright pink, red, blue, black or purple. Older stretch marks fade. Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body. They’re common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester.
How long do red stretch marks stay red?
How long do stretch marks take to fade? In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade.
Do red stretch marks fade to white?
In the beginning, stretch marks will appear on the skin as red or purple lesions. These are known as striae rubra. Over time, these red marks will typically fade to white or silver (striae alba). Eventually, some stretch marks may disappear completely.
What does the color of your stretch marks mean?
Stretch marks are also associated with long-term application of corticosteroids and with certain health conditions, such as Cushing’s disease and Marfan syndrome. Darker colored stretch marks, such as purple ones, are typically newer. Without treatment, they’ll usually fade to white or silver over time.
Do stretch marks mean I gained weight or lost weight?
Stretch marks are often caused by gaining weight rapidly over a short period of time. Avoiding rapid weight gain and weight loss can help prevent stretch marks. If you need to lose weight, you should do it slowly by: eating a healthy, balanced diet.
What’s worse red or white stretch marks?
The presence of functioning blood vessels allows red stretch marks to be more responsive to treatment. White stretch marks (striae alba) are older and more difficult to treat.
The presence of functioning blood vessels allows red stretch marks to be more responsive to treatment. White stretch marks (striae alba) are older and more difficult to treat.
Conclusion
Stretch marks on your inner thighs occur naturally. They form in the middle layer of your skin after being stretched too far. When the connective fibers of your skin stretch too much, they can tear and leave a mark. This new scar may initially appear as red or purple from blood vessels seen through the skin.
