16 FACTS ON STRETCH MARKS

 

Below are the major facts you need to know about stretch marks

·     Stretch marks are common, affecting approximately 80% of American women and men. Stretch mark removal is now achievable, thanks to new therapies and technology.

· • Stretch marks are prevalent during pregnancy and often appear on the dermis, the middle layer of skin, as a result of straining from weight growth or loss. When they first emerge, they can be reddish-purple and gradually turn white-silver. 

• Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks or stripes that appear on the skin when it is stretched too.

• Stretch marks can be caused by pregnancy, puberty, or excessive weight gain.

• Little medical data is verifying the efficacy of existing stretch mark therapies.

• Stretch marks dissolve over time without treatment and do not pose any major long-term health hazards.

• Losing weight does not end stretch marks. Losing weight can help to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but it cannot erase them.

• Genetics have a part. Stretch marks can develop regardless of your weight or hormone levels if you have a hereditary predisposition to them.

• Stretch marks are classified into two types. Those in the early stages are known as "striae rubra." Stretch marks that have turned white or silver in tone are known as "striae alba."

• Hydration is beneficial. Stretch marks can be reduced by keeping the skin hydrated, and certain tropical oils can help improve skin elasticity.

• Drinking enough water and eating a diet high in vitamin C and zinc will help maintain skin healthy and free of marks.

 • Moderate exercise may be preferable to strenuous exercise. According to some beliefs, stretch marks can occur when muscles grow too quickly.

• Even if you are slim, you can have stretch marks. Stretch marks can occur in anyone, regardless of weight, for all the reasons previously stated.

• Stretch marks may be a sign of an underlying ailment. Stretch marks, though usually harmless, have been associated with Cushing's disease, Marfan syndrome, or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

• The majority of pregnant women (75-90%) will develop stretch marks. This is caused to the extensive stretching of the skin and a lack of suppleness during pregnancy.

·     Stretch marks are a frequent issue, but that doesn't mean you have to put up with them, especially if they make you feel self-conscious about your look.