Stretchy skin

My skin seems to be really stretchy. I can pull on it. Maybe it has more elasticity than most peoples skin? Anyone else able to pull out on their skin? My hubby says I'm weird and it isn't normal. I'm hoping if I ever get pregnant that i won't get many stretch marks, since my skin can stretch...

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  • niconicodouga

    Have you been fat before? because if you were then lost a lot of weight maybe you have some extra skin, but it doesn't hang off?

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    • I weighed about 155 lbs, and now I'm 135...

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  • tashakb

    I have that too.
    I can tug on my skin and pull on it almost like it's tough taffy.
    My tattoo on my lower back stretches twice it's size when I bend over and grab my toes.
    My boyfriend says it means I'm just healthier.
    But I'm also extremely flexible so I wonder if the flexibility has a reason for it.

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  • Joyless

    There is a genetic disorder you could have to a mild degree what texture is your skin I%%u2019ve heard people who are affected have very clear velvety skin.

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    • I might have to look into that! My skin is realllllllllllllly pale...

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      • gill

        I would highly recommend you see a geneticist before you consider getting pregnant. You may have a rare genetic disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). In addition to the symptoms you've already stated that you have, it also causes loose joints and other problems (including possible pregnancy complications). If you have had problems with joint dislocations, or your skin tears easily, you may have EDS. I recently learned of this through a family member who was diagnosed with it. You should look into it.

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  • bendyfrendy

    Hey. I have eds (ehlers danlos syndrome) and i have flexible skin too!!! I also have hypermobile joints, chronic pain, fatigue, and dizziness. If this sounds like you please check out ednf.org. Hope all goes well!!!!!

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  • Maki_P

    How stretchy? If it's too much maybe not; but that'd be cool, as you say No-Stretch marks

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    • Not tooooo stretchy, but more stretchy than most people's skin.

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  • Magnetising

    Yeah, always look on the bright side of life..

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  • timebobbu

    extra strechty skin isnt normal

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    • Not sure what to do about it though...

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