Why does this happen?

Question

I have a few stretch marks on my leg, but I'm not even over weight! I don't understand why. Does anybody else have this same problem?

Answer 1

I'm 110 & I got them too, on my legs and butt, but i don't see it as a problem & I don't let it hold me back, my boyfriend loves me all the same & alotta other guys too. I wear thongs, short skirts, short pants & I look totally HOTT. No one would ever know unless they came up really really close.... its all about self confidence, & self acceptance, cuz you and i both know that there aint NOTHING in this world to take away stretch marks.... LOVE YOURSELF.... Accept the imperfections with the perfections .... If you can't, fake it till you make it ! And don't forget to play up your best assets. Ok Chica? Merry Christmas.

Answer 2

I am 110 lbs and 5ft 5, I always have been slim. I have loads of these on my thighs, they are really bad, I hate showing them on holiday!

During puberty our hips and thighs grow and the skin is stretched too quickly for the collagen underneath to grow with it so gaps form and this makes the marks.

I heard that Bio Oil is the only thing that has any success in shifting them. I am going to try this out when I get round to it, I think it is worth a go.

Coco butter and stuff like that is only good for while they are forming, not after.

Answer 3

I agree with what everyone's said so far. I grew super-fast when I was about 14 (got about a head taller in a year), and I've got stretch marks on my legs and boobs from growing so fast. I hear cocoa butter is good for stuff like that. Should try it myself, eh?

Answer 4

I got stretch marks on my hips when I was 17, they have faded. I think it's from growing fast and gaining weight fast. I went from 105 to 117 in about 2 months, I think that's why it happened to me.

Answer 5

yes ive had stretch marks on my thighs and breasts forever - and im only 110 lbs.!! and my boobs are only a B cup. it has to do with growth in a short time, and also depends upon the elasticity of your skin. some people are more prone to them than others. use shea butter to rub on areas of potential stretching, like thighs, and stomach if you get pregnant.

Answer 6

Many people develop slight stretch marks from natural grow spurts and dry skin combined. Make sure to moisturize to prevent future marks. : )

Answer 7

YES. A lot of people, especially women, have this problem.

A couple things that you might try...
Apply cocoa butter or at least a lotion containing cocoa butter morning and night.
Also, you might try a cream that has a bit of self tanner in it -Vaseline makes a good one.
Skin that's a bit darker will camouflage the marks.

Answer 8

Pray to God consistently at the same time as attempting, as God facilitates those who help themselves quite than those who're lazy. Lord Krisna stated in Bhagavad Gita, we ought to finish our works and resign the fruit of our action. So we ought to keep attempting and locate exhilaration in doing our paintings, even if we get the wanted result. we ought to consistently no longer lose wish. Do your suited and leave something to God,it is going to all come proper some day or nighttime.

Answer 9

Yes, most women do! It has nothing to do with being overweight, many girls develop stretchmarks during puberty with growth spurts and even some boys. HTH : )

Answer 10

I am not really over weight either, but I have had stretchmarks on my hips for a while from scratching...maybe that's why you have them too