I've had them on the front and side of my hips (upper thighs) of all places since I was an early teen, and also across my lower back. Never was fat so i assume they came as a result of a growth spurt or something. I also have one large one above my left arm pit between my shoulder and pec most likely from working out. I've used cocoa butter in the past but not consistently. I used to be self conscious about them, but now not so much, they really aren't a big deal to me. May try using some fade cream and/or cocoa butter for a month and see what happens though. I'll start today.