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27th January 2015
04:30pm GMT

Of these genes, the ELN (elastin) was the closest tied to stretch marks, with those developing stretch marks most notably having mutations to their ELN gene in their DNA.
In the study, only 25% of the men reported having stretch marks, rather than the 55% of women who answered the survey. The women were also reported to have higher mutations of their ELN gene in their DNA.
Stretch marks are known to be caused by excess tension on the elasticity of the skin, yet the study author Joyce Tung said the new genetic discovery shows a direct link between your DNA and your skin’s ability to ‘bounce back’:
“Previously, no genetic variants were known to be associated with isolated stretch marks.”
So, while you may look to reduce the visible effects of stretch marks, unfortunately it’s down to the genes under the jeans for just how visible they’re going to be.Explore more on these topics: