Stretch marks are lines on the skin, which often occur when the skin stretches too much in a short time. This can be especially noticeable during pregnancy. The medical name for stretch mark is stria. Stretch marks start as red lines on the skin that are slightly raised. The color of the stretch mark depends on the skin color of the wearer. They can sometimes look pink, reddish brown or dark brown. They are usually the same on the lines. The appearance of the skin is small and gray and sometimes looks like a scar. They are usually pale and less visible. Stretch marks can appear anywhere on hard skin. They usually occur on areas of oily skin, such as the abdomen, breasts, thighs, and buttocks. It is a misconception that only a woman can have stretch marks when they are the only ones who can get pregnant. Even men can have stretch marks on their own. What causes stretch marks is that when the skin suddenly stretches. The outer layer of the skin is not really affected by this, but the dermis becomes thinner and grows meaningless tears. Stretch marks appear on the body as a result of the following conditions: 1. Pregnancy - About 90% of pregnant women develop stretch marks on the abdomen, legs or thighs, breast and shoulders. Usually, this feature appears in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. 2. Puberty - Boys often get stretch marks on the shoulder while girls get it on the hips, thighs and breasts as they usually grow faster. 3. Athletes - Athletes who train or go to the gym to get bigger and stronger sometimes get stretch marks. 4. Weight loss / weight gain - Putting too much weight on the short term can also cause stretch marks. And if you are eating and aiming to lose weight, there is a chance for the appearance of stretch marks. In reducing stretch marks, there is no known alternative treatment for stretch marks. But the following treatments may help you to reduce your stretch marks. Moisturizers and creams - Creams containing alpha hydroxyl acid (AHAs) can help reduce stretch marks. The creams have not been proven to prevent stretch marks but can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Laser surgery - this does not remove stretch marks, but can help prevent them from appearing. Surgery - this is a very expensive and extreme option but it can remove stretch marks under the abdomen button. Now, to avoid stretch marks it is important to maintain a healthy weight. Foods that can cause your weight to change quickly can cause stretch marks. You should also massage your skin daily with a moisturizer to improve blood circulation which promotes the appearance of new tissue. It is also important to eat a healthy diet, which helps to keep the skin healthy. Lastly, if you are a pregnant woman and do not want to have a stretch mark, eat a healthy and balanced diet. It is not really recommended that you eat a lot of food. You just need to take extra calories to feed the unborn baby. But be careful, these calories should come from a balanced diet.
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