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stretch marks

stretch marks Stretch marks are visible skin lines, often on the abdomen, that are commonly linked to obesity and are reported to occur in more than half of obese individuals.

Stretch marks are visible skin lines, often on the abdomen, that are commonly linked to obesity and are reported to occur in more than half of obese individuals. In the autism context described here, they are discussed as a possible source of discomfort or altered sensory experience that may worsen sensitivity to touch or clothing and may be associated with postural or motor difficulties.