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Is it possible to have extra stretchy skin without having some serious underlying condition like ehlers-danlos syndrome or marfan syndrome?

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Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: There certainly is a variation in what is considered normal for skin elasticity. Don't hesitate to be seen if there is a question. A biopsy can usually be pretty definitive if there'd is any question about the diagnosis.

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have extra stretchy skin without having some serious underlying condition like ehlers-danlos syndrome or marfan syndrome?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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