Doctor explains STRETCH MARKS in PREGNANCY - including signs, clinical photos, causes, treatment!

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts you need to know about STRETCH MARKS (striae). These are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body. They're common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people don't like the way they make their skin look.

In the video we cover:

What are Stretch Marks? (0.12)
Causes (1.06)
Prevention (2.29)
Treatment (3.04)

Further information

REFERENCES:

Stretch marks in pregnancy: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-...


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