okay im 18 yrs old and had a baby just 1 month ago. the problem is that i grew alot of strech marks on my belly on 1 of my arms and some on my inner thighs... but my strech marks arent white they are like purpleish???will they turn another color later on?or are they guna stay like that?they did get much smaller though, but my skin on my stomach actually is really wrinckled, but its that it wasnt easy caring inside a 10lbs 4oz baby... and also does vapor rub work on strech marks???
2007-02-21 07:16:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I got stretch marks when I was, like, 12, and my breasts developed. Anyone can get stretch marks--I've seen them on (male) body-builders.
And, yes, they do start out red-purple, and they fade, over time, to a sort of pearly white. But it takes years for them to fade out. And even then, they leave a slight, shallow impression (like a long "dent") in the skin. All-in-all, they're not too terrible. They're just bad for ones vanity and ones sense of attractiveness.
2007-02-21 09:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! That was a big baby! Congratulations!
The stretch marks will fade over time to a white or silvery color. I have some on my hips and tummy and they aren't really noticeable except in certain light. Not really anything you can do about them....those creams and lotions and stuff they sell for tons of $$$$ don't work so don't waste your money.
Look at them proudly, don't be embarrased by them. Almost all moms have them...and believe me, guys don't care. At least not the guys that are really worth a sh*t.
Hey, even guys get stretch marks. From gaining weight and losing it and also from gaining muscle thru working out alot.
2007-02-21 15:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by Moonfrolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok..vapor rub do not work at strech marks..i could kine of call that the old way..lol..i think u should use Lotions on ur arms and tummy..it should work to keep ur strech marks appears..as of changing another color..i think it gonna change into another color..it should stay the same color or it should go away soon as possible..i hope that help!!
2007-02-21 15:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by hawnhonugirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I carried around a 10lb 8oz baby, I was luck I didn't alot of stretch marks, just some above my belly button, but there not purple so I don't know much about them. Good luck.
2007-02-21 15:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by HAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will turn to a more white color later. Try cocoa butter cream but they will not go away. SORRY Do not try vapor rub, I don't think it will harm you but it will be a waste of time.
2007-02-21 15:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Nikkee D ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh the stretch marks are gonna stay dat color but u need to use cocoa butter for ur stretched marks everyday!!
2007-02-21 15:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your stretch marks will fade with time, but they will not disappear totally. alot of women use vitamin e, or aloe lotions to help them fade. vapor rub does not help. check with your doctor or look in the isle where lotions are sold
2007-02-21 15:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Darlin1_66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real Cocoa Butter works really well for stretch marks but not the lotion with cocoa butter REAL COCOA BUTTER..
2007-02-21 15:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by c_knell35 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello, your stretchmarks will shrink and fade so they will become less noticeable. you could use something with cocoa butter to keep your skin soft but i'm afraid they won't disappear completely. and no to the vapour rub!
2007-02-21 15:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by captaindarlinguk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋