What should you know about The Rock’s stretch marks?

Stretch marks can appear during growth, pregnancy, weight change, muscle development, or with some medicines and hormonal conditions. Early marks may look pink, red, purple, or darker than nearby skin; older marks often become lighter and slightly indented. They are a type of scar-like change in the dermis, not dirt or a sign that skin has been poorly cared for.

Creams and oils may moisturise and reduce dryness, but they do not rebuild every altered layer of skin. Appearance can soften over time, while treatment choice depends on colour, texture, body area, skin tone, and how recently the marks appeared.

A dermatologist can examine the marks and discuss realistic goals. Options may include [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/), [RF Microneedling](/treatments/laser-and-energy/rf-microneedling/), [Fractional Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/fractional-laser-treatment/), or [Carboxytherapy](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/carboxytherapy/). These procedures work through controlled injury or energy to encourage remodelling, and they usually require a course planned around healing.

Do not use strong topical medicines or home devices on your own, especially on recently irritated skin. Protect treated areas from sun exposure and follow wound-care instructions carefully, because inflammation can make colour differences more noticeable.

Arrange a medical review if marks appear suddenly without a clear change in body size, spread quickly, become painful, bleed, or occur with easy bruising or other symptoms. A clinician should also review stretch-mark-like lines after starting a medicine that can affect the skin.

Ask whether the marks are typical stretch marks, which feature is being targeted, how your skin tone affects pigment risk, and what recovery each option involves. Discuss whether treatment should wait if the marks are still changing or the skin is inflamed.