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Reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD

What Are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are fine lines in the skin that happen when quick growth or weight gain stretches the skin (like during puberty). Skin is usually fairly stretchy, but when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the tissue in skin) is disrupted. As a result, the skin can develop stretch marks.

At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that can look indented and have a different texture from the skin around them. Stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time.

Who Gets Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most people. People who are obese often have stretch marks. Bodybuilders can get stretch marks because of the quick body changes that can come with bodybuilding. People who use steroid-containing skin creams or ointments (such as hydrocortisone) for more than a few weeks also may get stretch marks. So might people who have to take high doses of oral corticosteroids for months or longer.

How Can I Get My Stretch Marks to Go Away?

dermatologistor plastic surgeon are doctors who can help treat stretch marks. They specialize in caring for the skin. To reduce the appearance of stretch marks, they might use prescription creams, microdermabrasion, and laser treatment. But doctors don't usually recommended these for teens because they're still growing. So new stretch marks might appear and existing ones will probably fade a bit over time. Also, these treatments can be expensive and usually are not covered by insurance.

How Can I Make Stretch Marks Less Noticeable?

Here are some things to consider if you want to make stretch marks less noticeable:

Some people find that sunless self-tanners can help cover up stretch marks. This isn't true with regular tanning or tanning beds, though: Stretch marks are less likely to tan so may end up looking more obvious. Plus, the sun and tanning beds do more harm than good when it comes to the long-term health of your skin.
Try using body makeup matched to your skin tone to cover stretch marks.
Wear board shorts or rash guards. Bathing suits with more coverage work well for hiding stretch marks on the buttocks, upper thighs, and chest.

Many creams and other skin products claim to get rid of stretch marks, but the truth is that most don't work and are costly. Usually, the best thing to do is be patient because stretch marks often fade with time. If they still bother you when you’re an adult, you can ask your doctor or see a specialist for treatment.

Reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD

Date reviewed: November 2020

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Everything you need to know about stretch marks and how to get rid of them Everything you need to know about stretch marks and how to get rid of them

Before starting of the beach season, we all want to look perfect and therefore we begin to evaluate your body from head to toe. Often the eye stops at stretch marks (more called striae), after the discovery of which girls usually rush in search of ways to get rid of them. Let's start with the fact that stretch marks do not cause any harm to the body. In addition, many people of either sex have them: this is a common a phenomenon not to be ashamed of. On store shelves you can see a variety of remedies for stretch marks that create a negative environment around them image. However, stretch marks are not something bad or unhealthy. We understand how stretch marks appear and what to do if you find them in yourself.

What are stretch marks?

Stretch marks are linear scars that occur when the skin is strongly stretched. Most often stretch marks appear in the abdomen, thighs, chest and buttocks. It all starts with in the deep layers of the skin, there is a rupture of fibers consisting of collagen and elastin. Then the injured tissue begins to heal, and as a result, this scar tissue is formed. In principle, striae can be called scars: here hair does not grow and there are no sebaceous and sweat glands. Moreover, these scars atrophic, that is, they are located on the same level with the skin, and the tissue under them atrophied. Stretch marks are red or bluish at first, but over time they turn pale. Usually stretch marks appear during hormonal changes - with problems, associated with hormones in pregnant women and adolescents. In addition, stretch marks are often obese people have, especially if the weight was gained or lost too quickly.

As prevent stretch marks?

First it is necessary to maintain the elasticity of the skin with a permanent moisturizing . Moreover, you can use any cream, not necessarily marked "from stretch marks." The main thing is that the composition contains good moisturizers, for example, hyaluronic acid. Until now, there is no single opinion, confirmed by research, that which remedy helps best, and data on the effectiveness of different there are few ingredients in the fight against stretch marks.

To get rid of from stretch marks, the remedy should stimulate the production of collagen, enhance blood flow and give the skin elasticity. For example, according to some data of the effect Centella Asiatica, almond oil and hyaluronic acid will help to achieve. A here is evidence that cocoa butter and olive oil have on stretch marks no positive effect yet.

In cosmetics for Tretinoin, a form of vitamin A, is also often used to prevent stretch marks. It is believed that he has great potential in this matter, but he contraindicated in pregnant women.

In addition to caring for one of the most obvious tips is to control your weight. But teenagers don't go on a strict diet to keep their skin smooth. In that age needs proper nutrition that will ensure healthy growth. By the way, some people are genetically predisposed to stretch marks, and such people almost impossible to avoid them.

How get rid of existing stretch marks?

Let's start with the fact that you can not get rid of stretch marks, because they do not affect in any way health. This is only necessary if they affect your self-confidence. If you still want to take action, the sooner contact cosmetologist, the more effective the results of the procedures will be. Easiest get rid of stretch marks when they are still red or bluish in color. Apart from Therefore, the smaller the size of the stretch marks, the easier it is to deal with. Despite this, procedures can bring improvement at any stage, even if you already have stretch marks for a long time.

In order to just smooth the relief, you can resort to improvised means, such as scrubs and peels. A cosmetologist can offer you different procedures. For example, often resort to mesotherapy. By intradermal injection collagen synthesis stimulators and substances that moisturize the skin are introduced.

But the most laser treatments are currently considered effective in the fight against stretch marks. procedures. Laser resurfacing used to be popular, but now it is being replaced comes laser nanoperforation. The essence of the technique is that the reaction starts collagen synthesis and growth of new tissue, as well as blood flow is restored. IN As a result, stretch marks are significantly reduced in size.

Need whether to get rid of them?

Optional. For example, proponents of body positivity believe that you need to love your stretch marks, since most people have them (almost 90%). Also some online stores no longer retouch stretch marks on models. Among other things, resorting to cosmetic procedures is quite expensive. Usually needed multiple sessions.

It turns out that stretch marks cannot be called a problem: they are a cosmetic defect, not affecting your health. You can try to reduce them with laser procedures, since most cosmetics are practically powerless in this issue. It will be much more effective to prevent the appearance of striae, to which include weight control and constant skin hydration.

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What do stretch marks look like and why do they appear on the skin

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What are stretch marks
Why stretch marks appear
Stretch Mark Prevention
Ways to deal with stretch marks
Body care overview

Before explaining how stretch marks appear, let's remember that they are not harmful to health. Stretch marks, or striae, are just a cosmetic defect. And now some theory.

Under the influence of the female sex hormones estrogen in girls, the breasts, buttocks and hips are rounded. Together with them, the skin grows (stretches). The degree of its elasticity is different for everyone and depends on genetics.
Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches too quickly. For example, if you pumped the calf muscle in the gym. Or during pregnancy dramatically increased breasts. Rapid weight gain can also lead to the formation of stretch marks (although thin people also have them). With strong stretching, the fibers of the dermis are torn.
The dermis immediately begins to patch up the damaged area with connective tissue, and as a result, we see stretch marks - similar to scars.

What stretch marks look like on your skin

If you have stretch marks, you know exactly what they look like. © Getty Images

Stretch marks are unmistakable. And that's why.

Firstly, if you run your palm over the body, then small depressions are felt at the places of overstretching of the skin. This is what striae are.
Secondly, they are visible visually: they look like uneven lines and are often non-uniformly colored.

Crimson or red stretch marks

These are fresh stretch marks that have recently formed.

Pink

The older the stretch marks, the lighter they are. Pink color says only one thing - you have been living with them for quite some time.

White

Most likely, the stretch marks are at least a year old. As a rule, they become almost invisible after a vacation at sea. Tan visually makes the overall skin tone more even and uniform. Just do not overdo it with sunbathing!

Locations

Locations of stretch marks are varied. However, no matter what they say on the Internet about stretch marks on the face, this is nonsense.

Chest and abdomen

As a rule, the cause of stretch marks on the abdomen and chest is pregnancy or being overweight.

Legs

Stretch marks usually appear on the thighs. But athletes sometimes notice them on the calves when, after intense training, the calf muscles begin to grow.

Who is most susceptible to stretch marks

Alas, women are most susceptible to stretch marks. And they react very sharply to their appearance during and after pregnancy. Although striae do not cause any physical discomfort.

Women

Stretch marks appear in women for a number of reasons. The main one, as already mentioned, is pregnancy, during which the skin is prone to overstretching due to an increase in body volume and hormonal changes. Among other factors:

Men

Contrary to popular belief, men also get stretch marks. The reasons for their appearance are as follows:

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genetic predisposition;
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rapid weight gain;
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physical activity, when the skin does not keep up with the growth of muscle tissue;
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taking certain medications.

Children and adolescents

Adolescents, especially during puberty, also have stretch marks on their chests and thighs. This is due to the influence of hormones, under the influence of which the body is rapidly changing.

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Why stretch marks appear

Stretch marks occur when the skin is suddenly stretched for some reason. Why is this happening?

Increase in volume due to growth

Until the age of 16-18, our body grows not only up, but also in breadth. This happens under the influence of many processes. Including hormonal changes. However, other factors also influence the process.

Weight gain or loss

Gained or lost weight without regular exercise, healthy lifestyle and aesthetic procedures? Stretch marks on the body can not be avoided.

Pregnancy

The body transforms as the fetus grows. Not only weight increases, but also volumes. All this can lead to overstretching of the skin.

Heredity

If your mother and grandmother had stretch marks, you are also at risk. Knowing this, you can try to prevent them.

Improper diet

Fast food, fatty and smoked foods, excess alcohol - all these are potential enemies of skin elasticity. Gaining weight is a quick way to get stretch marks. It is better to live in complete harmony with your body.

Dehydration

Dehydration is not a direct cause of stretch marks. However, it significantly reduces the quality of the skin, which loses its softness and elasticity. Drinking enough water is important for beauty and health in general and skin in particular.

Hormonal imbalance

The predominance of certain hormones can cause a rapid increase in body weight, as well as affect the condition of the skin.

Active physical activity in athletes

Physical activity is great. But everything should be in moderation, do not forget. Excessive loads, especially in the first weeks of training, lead to a sharp set of muscle mass. Because of this, the skin on the calves and forearms suffers, first of all. As practice shows, in these places, stretch marks appear in athletes most often.

Prevention of stretch marks

If striae have already appeared, do not flatter yourself with the hope that with home remedies you will defeat them completely and irrevocably. Only hardware cosmetology can cope with this task. So it is better to take preventive measures.

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The first thing to do is to review the diet. Exclude sweet, fatty and everything that contributes to weight gain. Instead, include in your diet foods rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins B, E, iodine and chromium. There are many of them in foods such as fish, avocados, olive oil, nuts, peppers, feijoa, liver, legumes, spinach, broccoli.
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Eat more vegetables. They have a lot of fiber. Try to add greens to every dish.
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Move more. Half an hour of physical activity a day is the minimum. Don't be lazy!
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Remember to drink water. Of course, everything is individual, but for ease of calculation, we give the generally accepted daily norm: 30 ml of water per kilogram of weight.
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Use after shower creams, mousses or gels, as well as moisturizing and nourishing oils.

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Ways to combat stretch marks

Any prevention of stretch marks is more effective in combination with physical activity on all muscle groups. © Getty Images

To prevent stretch marks on the body or make them less noticeable, you need to take care of your skin regularly. Such care is pleasant and does not cause rejection.

Home Care

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Wraps can be done 1-2 times a week. Mixtures based on algae, caffeine, sea mud not only help to smooth the skin and restore turgor to it, but at the same time fight against orange peel. The effect will be more noticeable if peeling is done before wrapping.
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Pinch massage shows good results. To do this, you need oil or fat cream. Take a little cream with your fingers and grasp the small creases on the abdomen or thighs with your thumb and forefinger. Squeeze lightly, lift and release.

Professional help

Some aesthetic procedures reduce stretch marks.

Well proven dermarollers - causing controlled microtrauma to the skin, they spur tissue cells to regenerate.
Thermal methods, such as laser therapy, promote skin renewal and are also used in the fight against stretch marks.
Massage LPG is a combination of vacuum and mechanical massage, as a result adipocytes (fat cells) are broken and the skin surface is leveled.
Mesotherapy, biorevitalization and ozone therapy are used to soften connective tissues and even out skin relief.

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