Over time they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Stretch marks form during pregnancy, usually during the last trimester, and usually on the belly, but also commonly occurring on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks, are known as striae gravidarum. Stretch marks are caused by tearing of the dermis. This is often from the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or rapid weight changes. Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, or hormone replacement therapy.
Amherst is an undergraduate-only campus, with a population of right around 1,800 students. Amherst belongs to the Five Colleges Consortium (including Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst).
Homefacts City Report. Amherst is located in Erie County, NY. The population is NR. There are 13 public schools in Amherst with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Amherst is low, and there are 15 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Amherst is low and the median home sales price is $0.