Why Do I Have These Stretch Marks—What Can I Do?

Jul 1
08:02

2008

Matt D Murren

Matt D Murren

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Do YoU Want To Get Rid Of Your Stretch Marks

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You may wonder why you have to get stretch marks in the first place.  You may be thinking,Why Do I Have These Stretch Marks—What Can I Do? Articles “I’m not fat!”  It doesn’t matter.  Anything that causes growth at an accelerated speed can lead to these repulsive looking marks on your skin.  Growth during puberty is rapid, growth of muscles during strengthening techniques can stretch your skin, pregnancy or just plain obesity will stretch your skin.  The protein collagen holds together your outer and inner layers of skin.  When something interferes with the emission of collagen—like the abnormal stretching of your skin—marks appear on your body.  Men and women both get stretch marks, but women tend to have them more often.  Let’s talk about ways to hide your stretch marks temporarily since actually getting rid of them may take some time.  One way to cover these marks temporarily is suntan lotion.  Lotions work better than tanning beds because the tanning beds can damage the skin the same way sunlight does.  Some turn to the use of skin makeup to cover their stretch marks—just don’t’ let it rub off.  Now, there are some fashionable summerwear outfits that offer some coverage of certain areas that may be affected by stretch marks. 

 

As far a products that will diminish stretch marks or prevent them to some degree, they are also available.  There are creams on the market, and also emu oil that will work very well to lessen the appearance of stretch marks.  Body builders and pregnant females who already suspect that they will acquire stretch marks use preventative creams such as Trofolastin and Verum.  These contain a combination of elements, including Vitamin E which is shown by research to be impressive in preventing stretch marks.  Now, you can get your marks removed completely—but it will cost you some money.

 

A dermatologist can use laser procedures, plastic surgery, or a technique called microdermabrasion.  There’s no need to pay out that much money unless you really want to.  There are so many methods of hiding and significantly reducing the appearance of stretch marks.  Note, however, that cocoa butter is not a good stretch marks cream.  Also, realize that if you use lotions or creams that contain steroids, this can actually raise your chances of getting stretch marks.  The bottom line is that stretch marks are not a unique thing that is just plaguing your life alone—anyone young and old can have them and that you can remedy their appearance.  Go ahead, buy that bathing suit and have fun!

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