Some Medications May Cause Stretch Marks
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Stretch marks are always unpleasant, but insult is added to injury if you discover that those ugly scars on your body–the ones that made you switch to a one-piece bathing suit, for example–were caused by an adverse reaction to certain medications you’ve taken. Yet, sure enough, some medicines that doctors prescribe for a variety of ailments ranging from skin problems, to asthma, kidney stones, to depression can lead you to develop stretch marks!
That is because, even if you don’t gain any weight or bulk up in any way, stretch marks can be cause by changing hormone levels. Medications that affect your body’s production of glucocorticoid hormones can cause stretch marks, because glococorticoid hormones essentially regulate how elastic your skin can get. The more elastic and supple your skin, the less likely you are to get stretch marks. If your skin loses some of its natural elasticity, parts of it will invariably pull apart and scar.
The most common medication reported to cause stretch marks is Prednispone, a drug used to deal with life-threatening illnesses such as lupus and Nephrotic Syndrome, as well as mild (but still unpleasant) skin conditions, such as eczema. Other medications that sometimes cause breakage of the dermal layer are Depo Provera and Dianette, used for birth control
Obviously, if you have an illness that requires the use of a medication like Prednispone, don’t stop taking the drug that could save your life because you’re afraid of stretch marks. However, do keep your body’s increased vulnerability to stretch marks in mind if you are on Prednispone or any corticosteroids. Then, take appropriate preventative measures to keep your skin supple. For example, drink lots of water and use moisturising creams designed to treat and prevent stretch marks.
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