Treating Stretch Marks

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Treating Stretch Marks

by Valerie Garnier

Stretch marks are lacerations on the skin, specifically the deeper layers. They are scars. At first they are red to purple in color but usually, they fade away to a paler color.

Approximately 90% of pregnant women get stretch marks, and this condition, which is one of the most common skin lesions, affect approximately 70% of female teenagers and 40% of male teens. Stretch marks can be produced by different elements. Some of them are rapid weight gain or loss of it, dryer skin types (they have less elasticity than oilier skin) pregnancy, and heredity, the genetic tendency to develop these marks. However, there are treatments that can help diminish the appearance of stretch marks and in even erase them.

Some tips and treatments

One of the first things that can be done in order to prevent stretch marks is to drink a lot of water during the day. Like this; you will keep moisture in your skin. Keep in mind that if your skin is dry, you are more prone to develop stretch marks. Try to eat healthy, paying attention to include vitamins A and C, which are good for the skin. And caffeine also promotes the appearance of these marks, so try to keep an eye on the amounts of it you take during the day. Besides following these tips, you can also look for a stretch marks treatment that suits your skin. Over-the-counter creams and lotions to diminish stretch marks are easy to find and purchase. These creams and lotions can help eliminate new marks and make your skin a lot firmer.

The sooner you start a treatment, the likelier it is that you will get good results. There are also products that are made to prevent stretch marks. An adequate moisturizing lotion can help you a great lot. You can also consult your doctor and have him recommend a prescription cream to help you. Laser surgery is an option for those people who are looking for an effective and fast result. There is no doubt that it is the most highly priced procedure, but its efficiency rate is also very high. Laser surgery is used on older and deeper scars and most of the time, 6 to 8 procedures are needed to see good results. Still, remember that there is no procedure that works for every body.

Prevention is always the best stretch marks treatment for this kind of conditions. However, if you are already developing these marks, try a natural home remedy for stretch marks. The Bioskincare line is the best treatment to prevent pregnancy stretch marks and to erase them.

Published July 7th, 2009

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