Question

What are the conditions in which stretch marks are seen on the abdomen?

Answer 1

Striae, or "stretch marks", begin as reddish or purple lesions, which can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored; the most common places are theabdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), ...

Answer 2

Pregnancy. Pregnancy stretch marks, also known as striae gravidarum, are a specific form of scarring of the skin of the abdominal area due to rapid expansion of the uterus as well as sudden weight gain during pregnancy. About 90% of women are affected.