Striae Distensae is the generic term for stretch marks. They are a well recognised skin change. There are three different types of stretch marks: 1) Striae Rubrae (new stretch marks) 2) Striae Albae (old stretch marks) 3) Striae Gravidarum (stretch marks that occur during pregnancy) They may appear everywhere on the body except the face, hands and feet. They usually occur in the typical “stretching areas” (breast, abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, back, etc.) of the body.