Stretch Marks
Stretch marks, known medically as "Striae Gravidarum", normally appear on the breasts, upper arms, abdomen, thighs, hips and butt. Although stretch marks are mainly thought of as a female plague; they do occur on male bodies too. However, stretch marks are typically more common in women, with 50- to 90-percent of all pregnant women developing them. Stretch marks are also a regular part of puberty.
Stretch marks occur when the skin is over-extended and the collagen is disrupted. Stretch marks show up as pink, red or purplish lines on the body. Over time they lighten more than the skin surrounding them, taking on a silvery appearance. Stretch marks are almost impossible to get rid of completely, although many lotions and creams - especially those containing vitamin E - claim to do so.
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I have them 2 thy r awfull thy started when i was 10 no1 knows i have them as i refuse 2 tell ive had endless ralationships end because i refuse 2 let any 1 see me wiv out clothes im sick of my life i now getting undressed in front of ppl is a nightmare can any1 tell what thy have used 2 get rid ov them or even just so ya cant see em much??
Posted on 1/29/2008 3:28:00 PM by Anonymous
Hey, I'm 17 and i have found something that helps. I though that the stretch marks looked like scrs, so i bought a product called scar zone, and you massage it into the areas 2 or 3 times and soon the streak marks fade so that you have to look really hard if you want to see anything. Other scar creams might work, but i havent tried them. Good luck to everyone
Posted on 1/17/2008 1:51:00 PM by Anonymous
Massaging the effected areas with lubricant works really well. Put a few drops of lubricant in your hands and massage the areas for about five or ten minutes. Massaging stimulates the skin cells and the lubricant nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Neutrogena Light Sesame Oil works great and aborbs easily into the skin without feeling greasy. Don't forget to drink plenty of water!
Posted on 12/31/2007 7:36:00 AM by Anonymous
Hi. I am about to have a baby and I have lots of stretch marks covering my tummy and thighs and they are very thick (mainly because I am on a med called prednesone) and I was wondering if there is a laser sergery that can be done??...I don't trust creams, since I know many people who have wasted a lot of money on creams. I know a tummy tuck will solve the problem, but I am wanting more children and I don't want to get a tummy tuck and have another child and have my stretch marks come back and cancel out the tummy tuck. So is there some type of laser sergery or something that can get rid of these stretch marks??? Please help!!! Thank you!!!! Email----> traci_oravec@hotmail.com
Posted on 12/19/2007 10:30:00 PM by Anonymous
Hi. My name is Melissa. I am turing 24 Dec. 18th. I am use to being a very tiny girl all my life. Like 115lbs. Becasue of a car accident I was in bed for a year. Now I am 203lbs. Not only am I having a hard time losing the weight, but I have horrible stretch marks going from my waist ( both sides ) all the way to my knees. I am looking for a way to get rid of them. Laser sugery, creams, anything. If anyone could please tell me how to get rid of them or what the best solution is, I would be very greatful. Thank you.... Melissa <3 Luvly1218@aol.com
Posted on 12/17/2007 12:55:00 PM by Anonymous
hi i recently had a baby , and i have strch marks all over my legs and stomach i cant wear short or bathingsuit im only 17 i would like to get rid of them help me please my emeail is jayline1love@hotmail.com thnk u..
Posted on 11/13/2007 8:16:00 AM by Anonymous
I bought a skin roller and used copper peptides. Seems to work good so far. You can buy the rollers on ebay. I bought a kit because I'm too cheap to pay a lot of money. I bought copper peptides and mixed it with my PALMERS COCOA BUTTER cream. I use this after needling. Here is where I bought my roller and the cream is only $4.00 at any drug store. Just my advice.
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Posted on 10/22/2007 10:44:00 PM by Anonymous
i have never had stretch marks in my life and all of a suddon i have them on my sides i can't even take my shirt of to change in front of my boyfriend of 3 years what should i do
Posted on 10/4/2007 11:52:00 AM by Anonymous
my name is kenya and i've had stretch marks all over my legs since the seventh grade and i continue to keep getting them and they're not the kinds that indent and are the color of my skin,they're the kinds that pop out and are purplelish/black and now i'm in the tenth grade and pregnant and I know i'm just going to get even more and I would like to know what would really work to get rid of them because they ruin my life because I can't wear shorts in public unless they're men shorts and I cant go swimming without wearing something in the pool over my swimsuit and it's embarassing when people see them, and little kids always ask what they are if I could get rid of them by having surgery then I would but i rather not have to result to that. Can someone please help me.
Posted on 10/2/2007 9:14:00 PM by Anonymous
ive tried so many creams and lotions and ive found nothing that can help what other options do i have that could make even the most severe stretch marks almost be invisable? abovee_2507@yahoo
Posted on 10/2/2007 8:25:00 PM by Anonymous
I just recently had a baby, and im trying to find a natural way to get rid of my stretch marks. So if anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Posted on 9/24/2007 2:17:00 PM by Anonymous
I am young,and i already have strech marks on my breast from previously having gained wait and then loosing it. I am only 19 years old and i am very sensative about them. I would do anything to get rid of them..what is my best option..
Posted on 8/15/2007 9:08:00 PM by Anonymous
HEY,MY NAME LUS
I NEED HELP BUYING ANY MEDICINE THAT WOULD HELP MY HORRIBLE STRETCH MARK THAT I HATE SO MUCH TO GO AWAY. WELL I HAVE STRETCH MARK FROM MY KNEE ALL THE WAY 2 MY WAIST AND THATS SO HORRIBE AND TERRIBLE IM THE ONLY ONE IN THE FAMILY WHO HAVE SO MUCH STRETCH MARK AND IM ONLY FIFTEEN YRS. OLD. WHAT SHOULD I DO 2 HELP ME GAIN WEIGHT AND NOT HAVE STRETCH MARK AND NOT HAVE STRETCH MARK AT ALL..WELL PLEASE WRITE BACK..MY EMAIL IS FABULOUSLUS_91@HOT MAIL
Posted on 7/16/2007 1:05:00 PM by Anonymous
