A member asked:

Why do i hav stretching mark bellow my stomach? my mom hav a bigger stomach but she don't hav that mark. can u explain to me?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

?rapid wight gain: If you had a rapid growth spurt or gained alot of weight over a short period of time this coud happen. Stretch marks can also be caused by the use of strong cortisone cream.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Zinc? : Amongst doctors interested in nutrition there has been concern that low zinc stores might be related to a tendency to develop stretch marks. I cannot quote any documented research about this matter. Another sign of low zinc is reputed to be those crescent horizontal white lines seen in finger nails and that have been called "lie lines".

Answered 12/26/2013

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