Preparing for an appointment

If you seek treatment for stretch marks, prepare for your appointment by listing some basic questions to ask your doctor, including:

• What is likely causing my stretch marks?
• Other than the most likely cause, what are other possible causes for my symptoms?
• What are my treatment options and the pros and cons for each?
• What results can I expect?

Your doctor is likely to ask you several questions, such as:

• When did you first notice the stretch marks?
• Do you have other symptoms?
• What medications are you taking?
• Do you regularly use cortisone skin creams?