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How to Treat Stretch Marks

by Martha Fitzharris

Everybody tries to be thinner. But if you body mass varies too much and too quick, your skin will suffer the consequences, namely some large scars that will cover your body.

Stretch marks are those unsightly markings on your skin that form during pregnancy, or adolescence. 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 adapt itself to the extra weight. Bodybuilders also suffer from stretch marks because of quick muscle growth.

So what exactly are stretch marks? It is important to know that Stretch marks are small ruptures that appear just below the tissue that helps to support the skin and it is what helps it stretch. These ruptures in your skin are from the inside and work their way to the surface and are basically scars. Most of the time, they are purplish red streaks that appear in overstretched skin.

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

Some home solutions like massaging your tummy with olive oil may help eliminate the possibilities of forming stretch marks.

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

A good skin care cream will contain collagen; a biological element that is found in your skin that confers it elasticity. As your body grows, collagen is reduced and you may suffer stretch marks. When collagen is added to these creams, your skin receives the collagen and tightens. This can minimize the risk of forming stretch marks. In this respect, the claims that collagen enhances stretch marks holds true.

Another alternative that is used to get rid stretch marks is laser treatment. The laser is employed to destroy all tissue and skin that is affected by stretch marks. It is however important to note that this alternative is highly expensive and often more than one session is required in order for it to be effective. Laser stretch mark removal works best in the first stages when the stretch marks are darkest because the laser responds better than it does in the latter stages when the scars 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 unsightly scars will do just about anything to clear up their skin.

Prevent the complications of stretch marks and several skin ailments applying a new skin care solution elaborated only with biological ingredients.

Published April 23rd, 2008

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