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Is it normal for a 12 and half yr old to get stretch marks? he's growing taller but not getting fat. i thought you have to get fat real fast to get

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Stretchmarks: Not normal for 12 yr. Old to get stretch marks. Ask your parents to make an appointment for you to get a check up with your doctor.

Answered 4/24/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal for a 12 and half yr old to get stretch marks? he's growing taller but not getting fat. i thought you have to get fat real fast to get

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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