When skin gets stretched, some stripes or streaks occur on them. This can be found in different parts of the body and breasts are also no exception to this. Generally, they appear to have pinkish, red, or purple color in the initial stages but later they fade and become pale or white color. These are harmless but don’t look good because of which people often try out ways to get rid of them. We will see more about it in the next sections.

Causes of Stretch Marks:

Here are the various reasons for the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts:

1. Change in Weight: When the weight increases then the fat tissue becomes noticeable in the breast due to increase in its size. Similarly, when there is a decrease in the fat tissue, loss of collagen occurs leading to a decrease in the elasticity of the skin, and the appearance of stretch marks.

2. Pregnancy: It is a common reason for stretch marks. The increased estrogen levels during 6 weeks in pregnancy trigger breast growth. This causes an increase of up to 2 cup sizes.

3. Puberty: Reaching puberty leads to changes in hormone levels which causes breast tissue growth. This stretches the skin resulting in stretch marks on the hips, butt, thigh, apart from the breast.

4. Corticosteroids: These are available in the form of pills, creams, or lotions which cause stretch marks by reducing the ability of the skin to stretch.

5. Genetics: Certain genetic issues leading to Marfan’s syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, can result in stretch marks because of the rise in cortisone levels in the body.