i dont know why i have soo so many stretchmarks when i am only 18!! i got them when i was like, 15 and i got new ones recently! i hate them. i think its cos i have fragile skin. - - all in the genes.. cos my mom has plenty, and so does my sister! and my sis and i, we're not fat! i weigh 100lbs and my sis weighs 106. i got these horrible stretchmarks when i went up to 129 from 110. is that the cause? but why so many??
2006-11-15 16:48:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i am 5'6 tall.
2006-11-15 16:57:07 · update #1
stretchmarks are impossible to get rid of, but if you use cocoa butter on them every day, they will fade quicker
2006-11-15 16:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your skin. Some people will always have obvious stretch marks. They are created by the skin expading and shrinking very quickly, in other words, you stretch the skin to the point it's elasticity is worn out, and then it shrinks. This can happen due to pregnancy, weight gain etc.
Whenever someone 'gets' a stretch mark it will always be a bit of their skin that looks different from the rest, it will never go completely away, however, on some it is less obvious than others.
If you are worried, avoid the sun on that area, as a stretch mark does not tan the same way as normal skin, avoid weight gain, and keep the skin moisturized properly. If none of that works, seek out a dermotologis as they are best equipped to help you fade the marks.
2006-11-15 17:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch marks are not only for fat people..it depends on how much elasticity your skin has, and it varies for everyone no matter their weight. Once you get stretch marks your pretty much stuck with them..Everyone always says to use vitamin E or coco- butter lotion..I have tried both when I was pregnant and they didn't work..Go see a dermatologist .
2006-11-15 16:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter 2 yrs. ago. and i had BAD stretch marks only on my belly. They are still there. but they have turned kinds silvery. so the color is not noticeable. but the saggy skin is still there. its not bad, I am 20 yo, petite, and 120 lbs. i have done so many exercises, and used all kinds of lotions, the saggy skin wont go away. But compared to what it was like when i first had her, ITS ALOT BETTER. so just give it time.
2016-03-19 09:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know the answer to that - but you can go buy some vitamin E oil and rub it in everyday and it will help fade them. it's good for scars too.
2006-11-15 16:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by toshoa76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get that checked by a REAL doctor, and the cremes that say #1 doctor recommended dont count lol.
2006-11-15 16:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by The Punisher 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think they ever go away til almost invisible. but your case maybe.
2006-11-15 16:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by dj_darkside 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're 3 feet tall, then you are fat. Are the stretch marks around your mouth, or what? As long as you keep popping kids out, you'll continue to get them there stretch marks.
2006-11-15 16:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 14⤋