About Psoriasis About Vitiligo About Eczema About Dandruff About Stretch Marks About Phototherapy Publications Links About Leucoderma and Stretch Marks Leucoderma is defined as white skin. Vitiligo is thus a type of leucoderma. Stretch marks are another kind of leucoderma. Stretch marks are fine white lines that develop when a person grows or gains weight quickly, often during puberty or pregnancy. Although skin is usually fairly elastic, overstretching disrupts collagen, the major protein in skin connective tissue. It is more common in women than men. An estimated 55% of the U.S. population has stretch marks.

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