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Stretch marks
Virtual visit

Stretch marks

Get expert care for your stretch marks by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Stretch Marks visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your stretch marks visit

Not all stretch marks respond to the same treatment — and timing matters. This visit helps identify what's realistic for your skin and which options have actual evidence behind them.

You have new, red, or purple stretch marks you'd like to treat while they're still fresh

You've tried OTC creams without seeing meaningful improvement

You want to know if prescription retinoid treatment is appropriate for your stretch marks

You're interested in laser or light-based treatment options and want a referral

You want an honest assessment of what results are realistically achievable

You have stretch marks in a sensitive area and want guidance on what's safe to use

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks (striae) form when the dermis stretches rapidly — from pregnancy, growth spurts, rapid weight gain or loss, or bodybuilding — causing collagen and elastin fibers to rupture. Corticosteroid use (topical or systemic) thins the dermis and significantly increases susceptibility. Genetics play a role in individual vulnerability.

Can stretch marks be prevented?

No topical product has strong evidence for preventing stretch marks. Keeping skin moisturized may reduce itching during stretching periods but doesn't reliably prevent striae formation. Managing weight changes gradually and monitoring corticosteroid use are more evidence-based preventive approaches.

Do stretch marks fade over time?

Yes — stretch marks typically evolve from red or purple (active striae rubra) to silver-white (mature striae alba) over 6–12 months as inflammation resolves. Striae rubra respond better to treatment than mature marks. Complete disappearance without intervention is uncommon but significant fading is typical.

What treatments are available for stretch marks?

Topical tretinoin improves the appearance of early (red/purple) stretch marks by stimulating collagen remodeling. Laser therapy — fractional CO2, pulsed dye laser — produces the most significant improvement, particularly for active striae. Microneedling and radiofrequency are also used. No treatment produces complete resolution.

What side effects are associated with stretch mark treatments?

Tretinoin causes dryness, peeling, and photosensitivity — it cannot be used during pregnancy. Laser treatments cause temporary redness, swelling, and post-inflammatory pigmentation risk — particularly in darker skin tones. Microneedling causes temporary redness and pinpoint bleeding. All procedural treatments require sun protection during recovery. Stretch Marks visit What to expect from a Stretch Marks visit
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