Stretch Marks a Form of Scarring on the Skin
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Stretch Marks a Form of Scarring on the Skin
Stretch marks are nothing but a form of scarring on your skin simply with an off color hue. Basically they are caused by tearing of dermis which over time may also diminish but may not disappear. They are usually the result of stretching of the skin rapidly that can be most common in puberty or even weight gain like at the time of pregnancy or even muscle building that usually overcomes the dermis elasticity. They can also be influenced by the hormonal changes that take place at the time of puberty, pregnancy or muscle building. The marks initially appear as reddish or purple lines but gradually fade up leaving the affected area empty and soft to touch.
These marks occur in dermis, the portion of the skin that simply helps in retain its normal shape. These marks would only occur if there is no support within the dermis. They usually would develop along the marking lines. These marks may simply appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly around abdomen, breast, thighs, under arms, hips and buttocks. They are in no form risk to the health of an individual, but do not compromise with the normal functioning of the body and its repair system.
The Glucocorticoid hormone is responsible for these stretch marks that effect the epidermis by simply preventing the formation of collagen and elastin fibers, thus creating a lack of supporting material and formation of stretch marks. This can be cured, but if epidermis and dermis has been penetrated then laser would also not be able to remove these marks from the skin. Hormonal changes and genetic has a much greater influence on the skin thus effecting its capacity to withstand stretching. Over diet and over exercising may also be another reason for this.
Around 90 percent of women develop these marks at the time of pregnancy due to gaining extra amount of weight. The hormonal changes at the time of pregnancy mean stretch marks. Of all the factors responsible for the development of these stretch marks only one factor that can be control by human is the diet. Very few have claimed to get rid of these stretch marks completely. Studies show that application containing Centella Asiatica extract and vitamin E with collagen-elastin can fewer stretch marks often that are caused during pregnancy.
Moisturizers could be an effective way to control these stretch marks. Cocoa butter can be effective in controlling these stretch marks. There may be various treatments that can improve the appearance of these stretch marks. Certain methods involve laser treatment, prescription retino acid and dermabrasion. There may be many creams available in the market that claim to reduce these marks but these claims are not supported by any medical proof. In addition the use of laser could also increase the pigmentation with repeated treatments. Tummy tuck is the best surgical treatment for removing these stretch marks from the lower abdomen area. Using laser treatment may work but the results are often slow. Using pulse of light only removes a fraction of marks after several treatments, thus creating microscopic wounds in the area.
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August 28th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
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August 28th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
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August 28th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
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August 28th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
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August 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
botox!!
jks lol
August 28th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
*ShanniieOx
I have them in those areas to! they suck! My hips, stomach, arms and behind me knee’s ):
I havent been to the beach in over a year im that embarrassed about them…
August 28th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
lol…what was the answer???
August 28th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest α-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is found in some sugar-crops.
August 28th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
she didnt anwser the question of wether it can go away…
August 28th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
The best thing for stretch marks is unrefined coconut oil and jojoba oil. Not only does it minimize them if you use it consistently it provents them from forming. Good for c-section scars and fading dark areas. Also, it’s all natural. But to reduce the occurrence of stretch marks try not to gain a lot of weight in a short period of time, drink water often and do muscle-toning exercises while using free weights.
August 28th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
castor oil or mink oil rubbed for three minutes on the marks before bed
August 28th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
i’ve tried SO much stuff, but then i just thought eff it. I’m tired of worrying about them and I know i’m not the only who has them so idc
August 28th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I’m sorry to hear that you have them too…
It’s so unfair! I’ve been trying some coco butter infused lotion for about a month, but I haven’t seen any change. I’m going to try a more oily form of coco butter…
August 28th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
SAME! i’ve been thin my whole life, yet i have stretch marks =/
August 28th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
if u bodybuild like a beast they will look like veins
August 28th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
what the f is glycolic acid help plaese
August 28th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
u kno they should go into more detail about the glycolic acid?? i barely understood what she said. So dumb.
August 28th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
i have this new mixutere of oils im trying that might work for ya’ll. all u can do is try
100 % Shea butter mixed in an empty bottle with 100% Virging olive oil. Put it on strechmarks after showering as many times as posible during the day for 3 to 6 months!!
August 28th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
get a tan, thats the best thing u can do or put VAtamin A or C cream on them
August 28th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
same here!
August 28th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Aw! I do too, I hate them. Mine are bright red… I’m a thin teenager and I can’t even wear shorts this summer! I don’t know why I had to get stretch marks. :’(
August 28th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
try palmers tummy butter. any cocoa butter creams. it fades em
August 28th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
i have stretchmarks on my hips, stomach, behind my knees and groin area, they suck.
August 28th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
yeah, good news everyone stretch marks are genetic, what a really good medical diagnosis.
thats what doctors seem to say these days.
Im fat – no thats genetic
im bald – no thats genetic
i wear red clothese on mondays and blue clothes on saturday – thats genetic
August 29th, 2010 at 12:21 am
stretch marks freakin suck