Stretch marks

[Dunce]

I have loads of stretch marks on my hips. I thought his was normal because I had heard people talk about them before, and when I asked my mum what they were she said 'Oh they're just stretch marks'.
I was talking to my friend last night and she was recently at the doctor. The doctor saw she had stretch marks and said 'Stretch marks? That's very strange for a teenage girl...'. She told her that she wanted to talk to her about them and see if there's something wrong with her skin.
A while ago I was sitting with my cousin and she pointed at my skin and said 'What are they!?'.
I dont know what to think. Are they normal? Are they common??

[Quick_Sylver]

They're completely normal. They're caused by skin stretching from either a) sudden gain in weight, b) sudden height growth. Don't worry about it hun, I've got several myself. :hug: You're normal. :)

[Weeping]

Most girls have them, at least the ones I know.

[Dunce]

Ok that's what I thought... silly nurse lady. Thanks :D

[Lost n not yet found]

They are totally normal if they stay n dont fade you could use bio oil because it works miracles :D dont worry your totally normal

[smitty35]

To me, I think that they are normal. Don't ask how I know, but I can feel it.

[Bmilli]

they are normal. its just what happens when your skin cant grow faster than the rest of your body.

[Spook]

Alot of girls have them--like Maliza said, they are from sudden gain of weight and a raise in height. Usually they will fade over time if you are concerned about that, or you can use creams to help. :)