How to DIY reduce a stretch Mark?
I had meet some problem but it cant be solve .. i have some red stretch mark it cannnot be gone. I apply stretch mark reducing lotion everyday but it doesn't seem to work out. It appear on my arm, my stomach. The mark is awful, this make me don't dare to wear clothing that expose those part. I do not know the reason why i get this? I never grain any weight or been sliming down.. what make this happen? Any one else know how to make this ugly stretch mark gone??? Thanks
2007-04-27 03:35:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's genetics whether you will get stretched marks or not.
Nobody likes stretch marks, but is it possible to get rid of them completely?
Technically, there is no clinical evidence to prove that any currently available remedy can remove stretch marks completely and permanently.
The good news is there are several products and treatments available that can significantly improve the appearance and texture of these unsightly scars.
It helps to understand that stretch marks are scars, or more precisely, scar tissue. Visible scar tissue develops after skin has been stretched to its limit, causing fibers within the skin to break. These fibers usually stretch and break due to unusually rapid weight gain. This can occur during pregnancy, bodybuilding, puberty, or uncontrolled binge eating.
Stretch marks also develop over time and gravity plays its part in the production of them. Skin begins to sag with age and this process creates scar tissue.
To date, there is no technology that is proven to repair this damage completely. As noted, there are remedies that can help diminish stretch marks. These include plastic surgery, laser treatments, skin peels, natural remedies, exfoliating products, and lotions, stretch mark creams, and moisturizers.
Other remedies include exfoliation and the application of lotions or creams. These products can help improve the appearance and texture of stretch marks to some degree, but again, cannot repair or remove the damage. Certain products in this category may only provide significant results if the stretch marks are minor and new. These products are not recommended for scar tissue that is over one year old, so be sure to check the label before purchasing stretch mark preparations.
There are also natural items that are frequently used to exfoliate and moisturize skin, which can be made from everyday products you already have at home. Salt, baking soda, and oatmeal are often recommended for use in gentle exfoliation, and vitamin E caplets are broken open and rubbed onto the skin.
Eating an appropriate diet made up of nutritious foods and exercising to bring skin back to its naturally firm and taut consistency is of course the healthiest way to improve stretch marks.
Of course, the very best way to deal with stretch marks is to prevent them in the first place by drinking plenty of water, keeping skin thoroughly moisturized, exercising and avoiding rapid weight gain if possible.
2007-04-28 04:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How long have you been using the cream on the stretch marks? it could take some time for them to start to fade/go away.
Also try Palmers Cocoa Butter for Stretch marks.
2007-04-27 10:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to be the barer of bad news but stretch marks are permanent. during weight gain the skin is stretched beyond it elasticity capability. just as the elastic in a stretched out bra... the only solution is removal of excess material
2007-04-27 10:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by mtta_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
palmers cocoa lotions. worked on my for 5 kids worth of stretch marks. If you have money maybe laser surgery.
2007-04-27 10:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by pam v 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strech marks are called striae.Use glycolic acid cream and tretinoin for few months.They will get reduced.
2007-04-27 10:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by skindoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋