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Stretch marks in men

Why men get stretch marks, where they usually appear, and what can reduce their appearance, from Stretch Mark Removal London.

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Male stretch marks, explained

Men get stretch marks too. The NHS lists being female among the things that make them more likely, and the other causes apply to everyone: puberty, gaining or losing weight quickly, some steroid creams or tablets and a family history. In men the usual places are the shoulders, chest, biceps, back and thighs. Stretch Mark Removal London explains why they appear and what treatment can do.

Male stretch marks follow the same course as any others: red, purple or darker than the skin when new, then paler over a year or two. Marks from a teenage growth spurt often run across the lower back and thighs; marks from training gather at the front of the shoulders and arms. The treatment options and expectations are the same for men as for women. The guide to reducing the appearance of stretch marks compares them.

What causes stretch marks in men?

  • A fast growth spurt in puberty
  • Fast muscle growth from training
  • Gaining or losing weight quickly
  • Some steroid creams or tablets
  • A family member with stretch marks

Do men get stretch marks?

Yes. Stretch marks are more common in women, and plenty of men have them, most often from a growth spurt in their teens or from building muscle quickly. The shoulders, chest, arms, back and thighs are the usual places. They are harmless, they fade over time, and they are no sign of anything wrong unless they come with the changes the NHS lists under Cushing's syndrome.

Stretch marks from training and steroids

Marks at the front of the shoulders and across the biceps are common after a year or so of hard training, because muscle built quickly stretches the skin over it. Steroid creams or tablets are also on the NHS list of causes. Anyone who has used steroid medicines, prescribed or not, and has new marks should mention it to a GP, because the marks can be one sign of a wider effect on the body.

Treatment for stretch marks in men

The options are the same as for anyone: microneedling or fractional laser to thicken the thinned skin over three to six sessions, and time for red marks that are still fading. Body hair can be left as it is for microneedling; for laser the practitioner will say whether the area should be shaved first. Assessments are arranged at UNTIL Soho and Marylebone.

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Where do men usually get stretch marks?

Most often on the shoulders, chest, biceps, lower back and thighs, from a teenage growth spurt, fast muscle gain or weight change. Stretch Mark Removal London notes they are harmless, fade from red or purple to paler lines over a year or two, and respond to the same treatments as in women.

Is stretch mark treatment different for men?

No. The options and expectations are the same: microneedling or fractional laser to reduce the appearance of marks over three to six sessions, and time for red marks still fading. Stretch Mark Removal London arranges assessments at UNTIL Soho and Marylebone, with the price confirmed before you book.

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Send the form and get a response within 1 hour, to book your assessment for today or tomorrow. Say roughly how old the marks are and whether they are still red. UNTIL Health Concierge arranges the assessment at UNTIL Soho or Marylebone.