I have a client that has really bad stretchmarks and they were asking me about it since Im supposed to know about skin. Hes a guy and never has been heavy- or gained or lost alot of weight ever, and just has them all over his back, and legs and arms. It really bothers him, and he said he wanted to know if its from a lack of a certain vitamin, or something that he can do to prevent anymore from coming. I know some people get them from pregnancy, or gaining weight fast, but he has never had any drastic changes like that so can someone give me some info? I sure dont know too much about that but would love to help the poor thing. THANKS!
2006-10-11 17:21:16 · 3 answers · asked by hotpinksugar 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Stretch marks are caused by stretching of skin
particularly of the collagen bundles that comprise the connective tissue of the skin
see the wiki page
Many techniques have been developed to try and minimise their appearance however none of them are 100% effective.
2006-10-11 17:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch marks are caused by hormones in the body... when your body does not produce enough elastin and collagen, at the same time your body is growing it causes the skin to lose its elasticity and stretch.
Using a product like Udder skin lotion or Avon's supershape will help reduce them but this cannot prevent them.
He can also take mineral's to help his body regain its elasticity, They also have several stretch mark creams which you can try. I use the Avon and I love it.
Good Luck.
2006-10-12 00:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by blondeokie73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have alot of them....does that make me an expert?...lasser treatment is the best way to go...biut wait till growing has stoped....what happend is his body grew faster than his skin(in a realy simple explanation)
2006-10-12 00:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Biggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋