Causes Of Stretch Mark On Lower Back There are two main reasons why stretch marks occur in general. Either the skin experiences internal damage just like in the case of physical skin stretching, or the collagen production, which makes our skin elastic, has diminished*. read more
Stretch marks on the back, like stretch marks anywhere on the body, are caused when the skin is stretched too much, usually due to excessive and/or rapid weight gain. read more
Corticosteroid creams, lotions, and pills can cause stretch marks by decreasing the skin’s ability to stretch. Cushing’s syndrome, Marfan’s syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and other adrenal gland disorders can cause stretch marks by increasing the amount of cortisone in your body. read more