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How to Treat Stretch Marks

by Martha Fitzharris

Everybody wants to be thinner. But if you body mass changes too much and too fast, your skin will suffer the consequences, specifically some large scars that will cover your body.

Stretch marks are those unsightly markings on your skin that form during pregnancy, or puberty. They look like bands, stripes, or lines on your skin, and can be very embarrassing specially if you want to use a bathing suit or shorts.

Stretch marks are also produced by significant, quick weight gain because your organism does not have time to adjust itself to the extra weight. Bodybuilders also suffer from stretch marks because of quick muscle growth.

So what exactly are stretch marks? It is vital to understand that Stretch marks are small tears that form just below the tissue that aids to support the skin and it is what helps it stretch. These tears in the skin are from the inside and work their way to the surface and are basically scars. Most of the time, they are purplish red lines that show in overstretched skin.

For enceinte women, stretch marks are more noticeable when they first appear.

Some home remedies like rubbing your tummy with olive oil can help eliminate the chances of forming stretch marks.

There are many different skin care treatments for stretch marks, from over the counter products to laser surgery.

A good skin care cream will contain collagen; a natural substance that is found in your skin that confers it elasticity. As your body ages, collagen is reduced and you may get stretch marks. When collagen is added to these products, your skin receives the collagen and tightens. This can minimize the risk of forming stretch marks. In this respect, the claims that collagen improves stretch marks holds true.

Another alternative that is used to get rid stretch marks is laser treatment. The laser is used to destroy all tissue and skin that is afflicted by stretch marks. It is however important to note that this alternative is extremely expensive and often more than one session is required in order for it to be effective. Laser stretch mark removal works best in the early stages when the stretch marks are darkest because the laser responds better than it does in the latter stages when the marks are lighter.

Stretch marks can make anyone experience self-conscience. For some, they are an inevitable part of life and for others they are a continual source of anxiety. Those people who want to get rid of the ugly scars will do just about anything to clear up their skin.

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Published April 23rd, 2008

Filed in Beauty, Health