So many stretch marks?

[Anonymous]

I'm a 14 year old girl and since about a year ago I've been noticing stretch marks on my body. It started wth a few horizontal ones on my lower back but now I have much more on my back. I have them on my hips my butt the inside of the tops of my thighs my boobs and the backs of my knees. I haven't suddenly gained a lot of weight so I don't think it could be that. I am on the slightly heavier side but not overweight. I haven't grown a huge amount either. I'm really self conscious about them and I was wondering does anyone know how to get rid of them or what caused them? Thanks

[indoorkites]

First off. You're growing, this is completely normal for a girl. Your breasts, hips and butt are going to "develop." This is also normal.

I have stretch marks, they're my tiger stripes. Most girls have this. Don't worry about it. Don't buy into products that promise to reduce / eliminate the marks. They are pricey and feed on girls who are insecure. It's a waste of money, just love your body :) Understand that these marks are so commonplace its not worth fretting over.

[Anonymous]

Hun, you can't get rid of them. But don't worry almost all of us have some stretch marks... they tend to fade over time and become this silvery white color... They usually happen when you grow in a short amount of time... be at height wise or lengthwise... your hormones and also your genetics play a role in it. When they get older they are barely noticeable.

[Anonymous]

Almost everyone has them. Nothing to worry about.

[naturaldeven4]

no she's just fat

[RJGraveyTrain]

If you don't have much elasticity in your skin you can be prone to stretch marks regardless of size. The best thing to do is use really enriched moisturizers to help prevent them in the future. Unfortunately, stretch marks are like scars; they fade but they're pretty well permanent unless you get costly surgery. There are creams out there that help improve their appearance though.

[Anonymous]

I'm 14 as well so I can totally relate! I used to be so self conscious about my stretch marks especially those on my butt. I remember not wanting to wear a bikini because of them until one day I realized all woman have stretch marks regardless of weight. Just be happy and don't let it bring you down, all girls have stretch marks its just a part of being woman.

[Kaylyne]

Stop worrying sweetheart , you're absolutely no different to any one of us, it's purely the fact that you're still growing.
Over the course of time they will fade to being almost impossible to see.

[BellePepper]

Having stretch marks is part of being 14. Everyone has them. Yay puberty.

[naturaldeven4]

lol no

[BellePepper]

@naturaldeven4 lol yes.

[naturaldeven4]

why do i have none then.

[BellePepper]

@naturaldeven4 Well, do you think it's maybe because you're not a 14 year old girl?

[naturaldeven4]

i didn't get this stuff at 14.

[BellePepper]

@naturaldeven4 How do you know? Maybe you just couldn't see them or don't remember.

[KittieCat]

You're growing, it's normal. My boyfriend is a twig and he has stretch marks all up and down his back. Don't worry, most people have them :)

[LaVilaine]

Totally normal. They fade with time. Don't worry about it.

[larosie]

I have stretch marks on my boobs too. It doesn't bother me though.

[Anonymous]

Totally normal. Everyone gets them. No big deal

[Anonymous]

its due to hormone imbalance.. weight gain