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Why are there stretch marks on the back of my knees? i didn't think it was possible to get them there?

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Yes: Although stretch marks occur more often on the abdomen, breasts and thighs, they can occur anywhere where the skin undergoes a rapid change in size.

Answered 6/15/2014

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