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[G281]Girls With Stretch Marks

by Sharon Hopkins, Sha

It is caused mainly when a person gains weight and the skin grows rapidly causing stretch marks. Even though our skin happens to be very elastic overstretching may lead to stretch marks. It usually happens at the time of puberty when girls and boys body go through a speedy change, during pregnancy or when you happen to gain or lose weight.

With an elastic skin the production of collagen gets affected which leads to stretch marks in many areas of our body like bikini area, stomach, thighs, hands, breasts, hips, legs and even buttocks. Even though the stretch marks appear to be normal from outside the stretching happen inside.

The lower layer of the skin which provides it strength and elasticity tend to get thinner and uneven. As the skin is very transparent the blood vessels can be easily seen. Due to which the stretch marks happen to be seen. Men suffer from stretch marks too. These stretch marks usually disappear after period of time, but that too can stretch depending upon the marks you have.

Stretch mark starts developing to pregnant women on the abdomen during the second half of the pregnancy. The skin stretches to accommodate a growing baby which develops comparatively as there are stretch marks on the skin.

Sometimes the skin color plays a part too. According to the skin color the mark may begin as a pink, reddish, brown, or dark brown color. These reddish-brown marks fade gradually with passage of time which later on looks like shining silver lines.

Due to pregnancy your skin gets stretched a lot basically near the abdomen and breasts. These are caused partially due to hormonal changes. Women who have weaker collagen tend to get more stretch marks than the others and may take even more time to heal.

Research has showed that due to the frail pelvic floor ligaments women suffer from stretch marks. This can be corrected by doing pelvic floor exercises to avoid any incontinence of urine. Bodybuilders also get stretch marks due rapid growth of their body similar to pregnant women.

Remedial measures for stretch marks

- Applying collagen creams, even though its benefits are still unclear so check it up with your doctor before applying any lotions

-Cocoa butter creams are said to do wonders to your skin as it softens scars

-Applying olive oil and Vitamin E oil which would help in getting rid of the stretch marks

-Mixture of 1/2 cup virgin oil, 1/4 cup aloe Vera gel including liquid of 6 Vitamin E capsules and liquid from 4 Vitamin A capsules mix then together and store it in the fridge to be applied daily

-Have a healthy diet which has plenty of protein and is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, which helps in tissue growth

-Mixture of any carrier oils like avocado, sweet almond, jojoba mixed with drops of lavender and few drops of chamomile can still do wonders on your skin

-Massaging your body with most of these oils would tone your body making it more supple and soft

-There is laser treatment which can be done when they are still sore and red

-Surgery is also another option given to remove those stretch marks

Stretch marks affect everyone. It can be found in both men and women across all races, it happens to fat and thin people, and it can be present in young and old people alike. This makes stretch marks one of the most common skin problems around and also a very important area of interest in both dermatology and cosmetology.

Stretch marks are basically scars that at first would appear as thin reddish or purplish lines on the skin and eventually take on an appearance with a much diminished color; more mature stretch marks can even develop into dull white or pale silver tracks on the skin. Also, these marks tend to have a mind of their own as they easily expand into other parts of the body.

These scars or marks result when extra-cellular proteins called collagen found in the skin are divided or parted due to some inherent or aggravating factors. The collagen separation does not cause any pain, however it can stretch the skin and may even leave a mild stinging and prickly sensation. When this happens, you can always apply lotions or creams to relieve the prickliness.

Indeed, the worst harm that stretch marks can bring to you is lowered self-esteem. Just like other skin problems, stretch marks can leave you with that unclean perception about your skin. And as if your own mind is not doing enough to feed your feeling of embarrassment, mainstream media is also making opinions about stretch marks all the more ruthless. Therefore, you really have to deal with your stretch marks.

Even though stretch marks have been observed to occur in both sexes, women are more prone to them. A staggering 70% of teenage women already experience having stretch marks; additional 20% more women will have stretch marks during pregnancy. Indeed, the widespread occurrence of stretch marks should give everyone the motivation to deal with them.

There are several factors that permit the growth of stretch marks on one's skin. Among the major causes are heredity and hormonal changes, this is why stretch marks can begin to appear during the adolescence years where boys and girls undergo several changes in their hormonal setup. Another factor could be one's drastic increase or decrease in weight or the enlargement of muscles through body building. But the most notorious factor that bring about stretch marks is pregnancy; in fact, it is always a given that pregnant women and all mothers have stretch marks.

Stretch marks can occur in almost any part of your body. But they do have some favorite spots to grow on. These unsightly scars distribute themselves mostly along the shoulders, near the armpits, and the tummy. Breasts and buttocks are also often affected by stretch marks. And there are cases where the back of the neck, hips, and thighs can also play host to stretch marks.

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent the occurrence of stretch marks on your skin. However, there are a number of ways to treat stretch marks and to diminish their unattractive appearance. Apart from expensive and more sophisticated cosmetic surgeries, there are substances that have been studied and discovered to possess qualities that can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Tretinoin and retinol, both derived from Vitamin A essences, are among the most validated substances that can fight stretch marks by regulating the production of collagen.

The reality is you can not stop stretch marks like you can stop colds or diarrhea. What you can do is to diminish their appearance. There are many products and treatments that can help you bring back your skin's texture.

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