Patient's question:
I am a young woman, and I don't pay much attention to taking care of my body shape, so I'm a little overweight. As a result, stretch marks often appear on my abdomen. However, these stretch marks look very similar to pregnancy stretch marks. How should I distinguish between them?Doctor's answer:
Stretch marks and pregnancy stretch marks, distinguishing them solely based on appearance can be quite difficult. This is because both are caused by the stretching of the skin's fibrous tissue, leading to cracks forming. In terms of shape, both appear as streaks, making them hard to differentiate. To distinguish them, it's best to use a pregnancy test to check if you're pregnant, which should solve the issue. You can also eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as milk, eggs, beef, pork, and lamb, to enhance your nutrition.