Why Do Your Breasts Have Stretch Marks?
Developing stretch marks on your breasts is not unusual. It is probably the rare woman who doesn't have at least a couple of stretch marks, particularly if she has been pregnant or has gained a lot of weight at one time or another.
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Elasticity
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Our skin is fairly elastic, particularly when we are younger, but skin can be overstretched and the production of collagen, which is a critical protein that makes up the connective tissue in our skin, can be disrupted. A stretch mark or a type of scar then forms, according to Kidshealth.org.
Puberty
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Young girls and boys may find that they are developing stretch marks on their breasts, thighs, hips, butt, and even on their backs as they go through puberty. This is caused by the stretching that the skin is required to do during the rapid growth that occurs at this time.
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Identification
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When a stretch mark first develops, it may be purplish or red and appear as a line that can be indented or has a different texture from the rest of your skin. In time, most stretch marks fade and aren't as noticeable as they are when they are new.
Process
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When breasts first begin to grow, which is the result of hormones kicking in during puberty, the new breast tissue is very tender. Your skin may itch as the skin stretches to accommodate your growing breasts. As the skin expands, the underlying tissue, which is delicate, can tear and result in thin scars or stretch marks, according to Teengrowth.com.
Risk Factors
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People who are overweight are at risk of developing stretch marks on their breasts and elsewhere on the body because their skin has been stretched to the maximum degree.
Ointments and Medicines
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If you are using steroid-containing creams or ointments on your skin such as hydrocortisone for an extended period of time, this can cause stretch marks to appear. If you take high doses of oral corticosteroids, this too can result in stretch marks.
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