Just for MOM | The Most Common problem in pregnancy is the appearance of stretch marks. Shop For the best products in treating stretch marks. 

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks typically appear as bands of parallel lines on your skin. These lines are a different color and texture than your normal skin, and they range from purple to bright pink to light gray. When you touch stretch marks with your fingers, you might feel a slight ridge or indentation on your skin. Sometimes, stretch marks feel itchy or sore.

These lines commonly appear during or after pregnancy or after a sudden change in your weight. They also tend to occur in adolescents who are rapidly growing. Stretch marks aren’t dangerous, and they often disappear over time.

You can have stretch marks just about anywhere, but they’re most common on your stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks.

What are the causes of stretch marks?

Stretch marks are a result of skin stretching and an increase of cortisone in your system. Cortisone is a hormone naturally produced by your adrenal glands. However, having too much of this hormone can make your skin lose its elasticity.

Stretch marks are common in certain circumstances:

• Many women experience stretch marks during pregnancy as the skin stretches in numerous ways to make room for the developing baby. This continual tugging and stretching can cause stretch marks.
• Stretch marks sometimes appear when you rapidly gain or lose weight. Teenagers may also notice stretch marks after a sudden growth spurt.
• Corticosteroid creams, lotions, and pills can cause stretch marks by decreasing the skin’s ability to stretch.

Who is at risk for developing stretch marks?

• being a woman
• white skin (having pale skin)
• having a family history of stretch marks
• being pregnant
• having a history of delivering large babies or twins
• being overweight
• having excessive weight loss or gain
• Using medications that contain corticosteroids.

What are the medical treatments for stretch marks?

Stretch marks often fade with time. If you don’t want to wait, there are treatments that can improve their appearance. However, no treatment can make stretch marks disappear completely.

There are many ways to improve the appearance of stretch marks:

• Tretinoin cream works by restoring collagen, a fibrous protein that helps give your skin elasticity. It’s best to use this cream on recent stretch marks that are red or pink. This cream may cause skin irritation. If you’re pregnant, you shouldn’t use tretinoin cream. There are also oils and creams that can make your stretch marks look better and can be used safely  in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Shop for Bio-oil for stretch marks 

Palmers for stretch marks 

Sanosan Mama anti stretch marks cream and Nipple cream

Mustela for stretch marks 

Sebamed for stretch marks 

Benostan Anti-stretch Marks Cream 

• Pulsed dye laser therapy encourages the growth of collagen and elastin. It’s best to use this therapy on newer stretch marks. Darker-skinned individuals may experience skin discoloration.
• Fractional photothermolysis is similar to pulsed dye laser therapy in that it uses a laser. However, it works by targeting smaller areas of your skin, causing less skin damage.

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