What do obesity lines look like?
Obesity striae, also known as growth striae or atrophy striae, are the breakage of elastic fibers in the skin caused by rapid stretching or contraction. It is common in people with large weight fluctuations, such as pregnant women, adolescents during rapid growth, or obese people after losing weight. The following is a detailed analysis of obesity lines:
1. Appearance characteristics of obesity lines

| stage | color | touch | Common parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early stage (red period) | Purple or light red | Slightly raised, possibly itchy | Thighs, buttocks, abdomen |
| Mid-term (white period) | Silver white or pearl color | dimpling, thinning of skin | Waist, upper arms, breast area |
| Later period (stale period) | close to skin color | Smooth and flush with surrounding skin | Areas prone to fat accumulation throughout the body |
2. Popular related topics in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related hot spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celebrities’ postpartum obesity mark care | 28.5 | An actress posts photos of stretch marks without makeup |
| 2 | Obesity rate among students increases | 19.2 | A Guide to Preventing Growth Marks in Teens |
| 3 | Reviews of internet celebrity tattoo removal products | 15.7 | FDA warns against illegal promotion of products |
3. Analysis of the causes of obesity streaks
1.physiological factors: Excessive cortisol levels inhibit skin collagen synthesis
2.genetic factors: People with elastin gene defects are more likely to develop
3.mechanical tension: Risk increases significantly when weight increases or decreases by more than 5% per month
4. Recent Internet Focus
| platform | Popular content | Interaction volume |
|---|---|---|
| little red book | "Fat Line Concealer Tutorial" | 32,000 collections |
| Station B | "Medical Students Interpret Obesity Marks" | 456,000 plays |
| #weightmanagementmisunderstanding# | 180 million reads |
5. Prevention and improvement methods
1.Control the rate of weight change: It is recommended to lose no more than 4% of body weight per month
2.skin care: Products containing vitamin E and centella asiatica can improve early wrinkles
3.medical means: Fractional laser is about 60-75% effective in treating old obesity lines
6. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in 2023)
The Dermatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association pointed out:
• The occurrence rate of puberty is as high as 55%, so you should not be overly anxious
• Combined use of 0.1% retinoic acid cream + pulsed light can increase the improvement effect by 30%
• New microneedle radiofrequency technology enters clinical trial stage
Note: The data in this article are synthesized from the recent National Health Commission bulletins, social media hot lists and the latest PubMed literature, and the statistical period is the past 10 days.
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