I think stretch marks are hereditary. I am average built and I have stretch marks. I see very fat people without stretch marks. I have tried aloe and coco butter but this wont stop them.
2007-06-02 18:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by trin 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The aloe and coco butter are just an old wives tale! There is nothing you can do to control stretch marks. I am 112 pounds and 5 feet five and have stretch marks so people of all sizes get them! Do not let them get to you so many more people than you think have them!!!
2007-06-02 18:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that stretch marks are hereditary. After the birth of my daughter I did not have stretch marks on my stomach, my sisters also did not get them, however my daughter has a seventeen month old son and she did get stretch marks on her stomach and she got a lot of them. Creams and lotions are good because they keep the skin moist and dryness can contribute to stretch marks. From what I have read the only thing that can help the appearance of stretch marks is laser, micro dermabrasions, and chemical peels. I don't think any type of lotion will help them go away. The lotions and creams might help them look less noticeable, but not make them disappear. Strange thing is when I was young I developed stretch marks on my inner thighs and calves, but when I was pregnant I did not get any. So Really who knows.....
2007-06-07 00:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, skinny people do get stretch marks because they are from growing and shrinking in size. (I know this because I got hit twice with them!)
They start off bright purple but fade to a silvery line after a short while and aren't that noticeable.
The best way to try to prevent them is a product called "Bio Oil" which is a very strong moisturizer for the skin to help with its elasticity.
2007-06-03 01:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Tarsh d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm skinny and i have stretch marks in my inner thighs.......i think just from a growth spurt or something...
a LOT of people get them...
2007-06-03 01:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by ... 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have them as well. Over 70% of women that have them get them from growth spurts. They can be caused by sudden weight gain/loss as well.
2007-06-03 01:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by <3 <3 <3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-04 22:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. I know tons of people who have them and they're very skinny
2007-06-03 01:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by lala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
try shea butta. the real stuff. not the kind you buy in the store.
2007-06-03 01:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by QUEEN_GLB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋