How to get rid of stretch marks?

Sometimes people suffer from the problem of stretch marks on their body particularly women. They are faced with the question on how to get rid of them. Before going on to the solutions, it is necessary to know what actually stretch marks are.When stripes or lines appear on the skin on stomach or abdomen area which may have been caused by skin problem in weight change, body building or from pregnancy, it is called as stretch marks. They may also appear on the skin when there is stretching of the body or hormonal changes. It is caused when the connective fibers of the middle layer of the skin also known as dermis breaks.Stretch marks which may be formed during pregnancy, mostly occurs during last three months on the belly, thighs, hips and lower back and known as striae gravidarum. When stretch marks occur, the affected areas become soft to the touch.Now comes the solution for getting rid of stretch marks. There are many tips and solutions for the stretch marks but not all of them can be valid. The medically approved solutions for stretch marks come in good help to those affected.Getting Rid of Stretch Marks.A) Use of Moisturizer by mixing olive oil and aloe veraB) Use of glycolic acidThat helps in making the skin more elastic and is more safe method when taken help from a dermatologist.C) Use of Vitamin E oil.This is very good for womenD) Laser Treatments May cost some money initially for removing the stretch marks. Doctors suggest that it may not be helpful for darker skin women.E) Use of Potato JuiceAs Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals, they help in restoration of the skin. Best way is to take a potato and cut it into pieces and rub it softly on the affected part for few minutes letting it dry for some time. It is then better to clean the skin with warm water.F) Aloe VeraAloe vera is used in various skin and other treatments. Aloe vera can be rubbed on the affected skin area and then leaving it for few minutes before cleaning with hot water. This process should be repeated daily to get good results.G) WaterWater is always a good source to keep away any problems whether it is skin related or other way. Doctors have recommended drinking 1 or 2 glasses of water many times a day for good skin and removing stretch marks.H) Olive oilI) Castor Oil Castor oil is used for treatment of skin problems like wrinkles, dark spots, pimples, and stretch marks. Castor oil can be used by massaging the area with the oil with fingers for 20 minutes and then covering the area with a nice thin cotton cloth. The affected area can then be used in hot water for some time. Doing it regularly will remove stretch marks.J) Use of Cocoa ButterK) Taking food that contains vitamin A, E and CL) Surgery in case of extreme case of stretch marks.Stretch marks are not incurable and should be treated without any major concern after taking suggestion from doctors or dermatologist.