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Stretch Mark Treatments
I have stretchmarks on my body, and I want to get rid of it.
(12 Jan 2011)
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Stretch marks are off-color streaks found on the surface of the skin. They are usually found on the abdomen, breasts, thighs and the back. The biggest causes of stretch marks is putting on or losing weight rapidly.
There are other reasons too like hereditary factors, stress, rapid growth especially in teenagers and changes in physical conditions. Stretch marks are certainly not damaging to your health but they tend to upset people who have it because of its off-color appearance. That’s why many people are willing to try all kinds of extreme measures like even surgery. But it is not difficult to keep stretch marks under control.
The causes of stretch marks are largely due a quick increase in weight. Women are known to be plagued with them often. The causes of stretch marks in women are mostly due to pregnancy or due to putting on a large amount of weight. The causes of stretch marks on the back, breasts, legs and thighs are usually weight that has come on suddenly. The scarring caused by stretch marks is usually permanent but the appearance can be diminished over the years with different home remedies.
You can prevent stretch marks during pregnancy by following a routine of proper moisturizing. The prevention of stretch marks during pregnancy is entirely possible. You can reduce the incidence of stretch marks with regular care and massage which all form part of your stretch marks home remedy. Massaging the stretch marks usually helps as it redistributes blood flow and collagen to the affected areas. Collagen helps restore elasticity to the skin. For pregnant women, it is advisable to start massage on areas where you could potentially develop stretch marks. After your bath, massage your tummy, thighs and buttocks with vitamin E rich oil in slow, gradual strokes. You can also keep a watch on the weight you put on which will not stretch your skin unmanageably.
Women are not the only ones who get affected with stretch marks. The causes of stretch marks in teenagers are largely due to the rapid growth they see at the onset of puberty. A rapid spurt of growth makes the skin stretch more than it should causing stretch marks. The causes of stretch marks in men are mostly because of weight gain and steroid use for the gymnasium friendly. Use of frequent steroids for bodybuilding causes stretch marks, just like those of women.
Stretch marks prevention can be done in many ways. There are different stretch mark treatments and home remedy options that are known to work on men and women both. Nutrition plays an important role to prevent stretch marks. A diet rich in vitamins and zinc will help prevent stretch marks. A diet rich with healthy fats helps keep the skin supple and pliant. Proper hydration keeps the skin supple enough to not be prone to stretch marks. People who have gotten stretch marks due to rapid changes in weight, exercising and keeping the muscle firm helps in reducing the incidence of stretch marks.
There are many stretch mark home remedy treatments that work effectively only when followed with zeal. Various natural applications can make a difference. As an effective home remedy treatment you could try aloe vera gel, lavender oil, chamomile oil, different natural butters like cocoa butter, shea butter and peanut butter, egg whites and egg white powders and intensive lotions. A combination of aloe vera gel, vitamin E capsules, vitamin A capsules and olive oil works well when applied repeatedly while cocoa butter when applied with wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, vitamin E and grated beeswax act as a good remedy for keeping stretch marks at bay. Rubbing the area where your stretch marks have appeared regularly with an apricot scrub is also a successful stretch marks home remedy.
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answered by G M on 12 Jan 2011, 6:06:57
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