are they normal?
2006-07-13 12:49:39 · 11 answers · asked by sarbear82 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Ya. It just means you grew in one area too quickly. I'm 13 and I have some, and so do my friends.
2006-07-13 12:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the 13 year old overweight or a little on the heavy side? Sometimes eating too much meat could be a problem too. I used to be overweight when I was a teenager, and I had stretch marks on the inside of my arms and legs. I went to the doctor's and he told me to work out more and eat less meat. Since then, my stretch marks are gone. I guess anyone is capable of having stretch marks, it's nothing big to worry about in a 13 year old because he/she is still a growing child. However, make sure that they don't get any worse. Try to be more active and keep a well-balanced diet.
2006-07-13 12:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by Angelheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal..
Stretch marks can happen on anyone -especially- to someone going through puberty. It's just the skin being stretched so fast from body's growth that the collagen (a connective protein in the skin) that would normally allow the skin to stretch and accomodate more body bulk, lags behind in production and lets the skin break causing those ugly purple lines.
They should fade significantly over time, probably a year to a year and a half. : )
TIP: it would be a good idea to invest in some cocoa butter (a yummy smelling body creme/lotion) to apply to problematic areas to reduce the marking before it gets worse.
2006-07-13 13:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by belleofchernobyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stretch marks are just from your body growing faster than your skin. It just takes time for the cellulite to get to that area to make it look normal. One thing that I tried that worked was using a skin firming lotion and exercise. Hope this helps.
2006-07-13 13:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by SRose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretch marks are just normal..first had it at 13 too... check the internet for phytolastil product..says its good for stretch marks,,,it's a french product, i guess.. haven't tried it yet though
2006-07-13 13:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by smashed_pride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah...B-cause anyone @ any age who loses weight regains it or loses it again will get strech marks...
Ex: When u blow up a baloon then poke it .... after the air comes out the baloon has a weird streched up texture thats the same with human but not as drastic!
2006-07-13 12:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by XXX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because of growth spurts and hormonal changes that may affect your appetite. U can purchase scarzone or something similar to help fade them
2006-07-13 12:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by prettylittlepowderkeg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are growing too fast for your skin to keep up. It's nothing to freak out about. I had them quite bad, but I hardly notice them anymore. They are really, really faint.
2006-07-13 12:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is..i have it down the inside of my thighs but that could be from sumthing else...anywasy..a lot of my friends have them from growing so you shouldn't be worried! i'm 13 too and have them in so many places!
2006-07-13 13:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by luvgal792003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. after puberty girls bodies start to change and develop it is normal. but if you have serious doubts consult a physician.
2006-07-13 12:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by hotti_like_a_gotti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋