Stretch marks during puberty
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Short answer
Puberty stretch marks can follow rapid growth or body changes and often become less noticeable with time.
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
- Expected course
- Early marks may soften in colour
Why puberty can cause them
Height, muscle, breast, hip, or body-fat changes can happen quickly during puberty. This may create linear marks called striae distensae on the back, shoulders, thighs, hips, breasts, buttocks, or abdomen. New marks may be colourful or itchy; older marks may look pale or slightly indented. They are not a sign of poor hygiene.
What you can do
Use gentle moisturiser for dryness, avoid scratching, and choose breathable clothing if friction bothers the area. Creams cannot reliably remove established marks. A dermatologist can discuss microneedling, fractional laser treatment, RF microneedling, or carboxytherapy when appropriate for age, skin, and development.
When to seek care
Seek assessment if marks appear suddenly without growth or body change, spread widely, or occur with easy bruising, weakness, unusual weight change, or prolonged steroid use. Pain, warmth, swelling, or a separate rash should also be checked.
Questions for your doctor
Ask whether the marks fit growth changes, whether medicine contributes, and which option suits your age and skin tone.
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Dubai
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Dubai.
The Court Residence, 39B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Accepts: Tabby, Tamara
Elite Business Bay Residence - Shop 03 & 04, 34 Marasi Dr - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Tabby
Airport View Building, Al Garhoud, Dubai
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +25 more
IBIS Building, 5th Floor, Unit 5003, Deira, Dubai
Accepts: AXA, Cigna, MetLife, Allianz Care +18 more
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 UAE health regulators' public licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Are they unusual during puberty?
They can occur during rapid adolescent growth and are not caused by poor hygiene.
Should treatment start immediately?
Comfort care is reasonable first; a dermatologist can advise on timing.
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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.