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Why do my thigh stretch marks turn bright red and burn when I rapidly gain weight?

Why do my thigh stretch marks turn bright red and burn when I rapidly gain weight?

1. Introduction Thigh stretch marks turn bright red and burn during periods of rapid weight gain because the deep dermal layer of the skin is actively tearing under severe mechanical tension. The sudden increase in subcutaneous fat mass stretches the skin beyond its physiological capacity, causing the organized collagen and elastin fibers to snap. This … Read more

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