What to Do About Stretch Marks

An understanding of what stretch marks are made of and what causes them is necessary before we can begin to analyze how they can be prevented and cured. There is no denying that stretch marks are really small scars. They are tears in the surface of the skin because it has been pulled further than it can endure.

Stretch marks are a risk any time there is an occasion of rapid weight gain or weight loss. Typically it is pregnant women who are affected due to the sudden stretching of the stomach as the baby grows. But this is not the only group that is subject to getting them.

Bodybuilders frequently get stretch marks as they gain size from putting on muscle mass. These are typically found on the biceps and pectoral area. Teenagers going through puberty will also get stretch marks as their bodies grow and change quickly.

There are numerous stretch marks creams like Trilastin-SR that are available for purchase both online and off. The have been famously featured on daytime talk shows and in magazine. Customer reviews and testimonials are mostly positive.

Surgery is another option to treat stretch marks. Unfortunately this can be both costly and painful. Be sure to consult with your physician if you want more information about this choice.

But when it comes right down to it the best remedy is to prevent getting them to begin with. During pregnancy keep your skin ultra moisturized so that it is supple and can best handle the rigors of pregnancy growth. Also try to exercises and eat wisely so that weight gain is kept as moderate as possible. This of course is easier said than done.

What is really unfortunate is how embarrassed and depressed some women can get over their stretch marks. These are battle scars of which you should be proud. They are souvenirs of that beautiful baby that you carried inside and are nothing you should ever feel ashamed of. Do not feel like you need to take drastic measures to get rid of them, because you truly do not.

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February 17 2009 | Skin Care | 1 Comment »