The Science Behind Stretch Marks
They form when skin stretches faster than collagen can adapt, and genetics is the biggest factor. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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They form when skin stretches faster than collagen can adapt, and genetics is the biggest factor. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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