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I am not overweight or extremely muscular, but i am getting quite a few stretch marks under my arms. why is this? how do i make them go away?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Cushing's disease: Before you make efforts to remove these stretch marks (striae), go see your doctor for complete evaluation. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stretch-marks/basics/definition/CON-20032624 for possible causes eg Cushing's syndrome, pregnancy or medications.

Answered 4/26/2015

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