Other names: Stretch marks

Stretch marks is the scientific name for the so-called. Striae. Stretch marks are the result of rapid changes in the skin surface, either expansion magnification of body surface, or reduction with reducing body surface.

Quite commonly stretch marks are evident in people who have a short time gained weight – whether in humans or obese bodybuilders. Specifically, also form striae in pregnant women, particularly in the abdomen. Although there are frequent stretch marks, but in principle they can be anywhere – around the shoulders, buttocks and the like. Even if a person loses weight very, skin may crack.

In the mentioned cases, stretch marks are completely normal reactions to change the skin surface. A visit to the doctor is necessary, rather one should try to shed kilos gathered. Seeing a doctor, one should undergo, if a relatively short period will shed greater amount of weight without trying any of it.There is usually a problem (hidden tumor, but not always), so it is advisable to visit a physician.Patient himself can purchase cream for stretch marks, or use regular cream, especially with vitamin E.

Stretch marks can appear when a defect of collagen fibers in connection with the excessive production of cortisol – a hormone that is known as stress and is produced by the adrenal cortex.The following discussion of the origin and symptoms is greatly simplified because the whole thing is a complete endocrinological problem.

Elevated levels of cortisol (and it does not matter what the causes of the increased level) leads to the so-called. Central obesity (overweight is mainly torso and neck, limbs not), moon face, striae,masculinization of women, etc. In these states, the occurrence takes place. If the occurrence of such symptoms, the patient should see a doctor, as soon as possible.

The last part we deal with causes. Above all, it is called. Cushing’s syndrome, which can be caused by adenoma of the pituitary gland, which produces excessive amounts of ACTH, which then leads to higher release of cortisol, as well as other hormones.