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What should you know about body partner stretch mark expert?

How the structures involved in Stretch Marks differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Stretch Marks differ from normal

Short answer

Stretch marks are common lines formed when skin stretches or changes quickly, and treatment can soften their appearance without removing every mark.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Medical name
Striae distensae
Common sites
Abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, and upper arms

What stretch marks mean

Stretch marks, also called striae distensae, develop when deeper skin support structures are stretched faster than they can adapt. They may begin pink, red, purple, or darker than surrounding skin before gradually becoming lighter or silvery. Pregnancy, puberty, rapid body-size change, muscle growth, and some medicines can contribute. Marks often appear on the abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, buttocks, upper arms, or back. They are not contagious and are not caused by poor hygiene.

What you can do

Moisturiser can reduce dryness and itch but does not erase established marks. Use sun protection on exposed areas because tanning can make contrast more noticeable. A dermatologist can assess whether newer or older marks are present and discuss options such as Microneedling, Fractional Laser Treatment, RF Microneedling, or Carboxytherapy. Results depend on skin tone, mark maturity, location, and healing response; several appointments may be considered, with temporary redness or sensitivity possible.

When to seek care

Arrange a medical review if many wide marks appear suddenly without an obvious change in body size, or if they occur with easy bruising, muscle weakness, marked facial rounding, or other new symptoms. Seek prompt advice for painful, warm, swollen, weeping, or rapidly changing skin rather than treating it cosmetically first.

Questions for your doctor

Ask which marks are suitable for treatment, what improvement is realistic for your skin tone, how many visits may be needed, and how to prepare and protect the area afterward. Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, medicines, recent tanning, and any history of raised scars.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

City

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can stretch marks be prevented?

Keeping skin comfortable and avoiding rapid, unsupervised body changes may help general skin health, but prevention is not always possible.

Do stretch marks indicate a serious illness?

Most are harmless, but sudden extensive marks with other body-wide symptoms deserve a clinician’s assessment.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.