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Stretchmarks – Why do they form?
Many of people across the world have to deal with stretchmarks. Both males and females will find them appearing after periods of significant growth such as puberty. Women, more often than not suffer with them post pregnancy.
They occur as our skin attempts to keep up with the rate of growth in the muscles, bones or, in the case of pregnancy, baby. Invariably though, it fails to do so and tears form in the second layer of skin, referred to as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks at first and change over time to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks in actual fact are areas of skin with lower levels of collagen. As the skin is ripped apart during the growth phase, it does not manage to heal itself so that it appears like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is practically no medical disadvantage to having these marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don’t look very nice.
Removing stretch marks involves boosting the levels of collagen within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by enhancing your own bodies natural ability to generate collagen as opposed to introducing it from alternative sources. The most common technique for doing this is micro needling, using a Derma roller or other collagen induction therapies.
The other additional advantage of this type of treatment, is the way in which it increases the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the commonly used bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin far more effectively providing a much improved result.
As with anything health or medical related, it is vital to do your research and go and see your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
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Remove Stretch Marks with Care
Remove Stretch Marks the Easy Way
Stretch marks are most common during puberty and pregnancy – times when the body undergoes rapid weight changes. But you may be wondering what exactly the cause of stretch marks is and how to reduce stretch marks appearance once they form. In general, stretch marks are formed in those body areas that store large amounts of fat, and they occur in the dermis, the skin layer which determines its shape.
Stretch Mark Basics
Stretch marks are caused by actual tears in a thinned or technically atrophic skin, with fine dermal collagen bundles arranged in straight lines parallel to the surface. These tears are a response from your own body to try to heal the damaged skin. The fact is that stretch marks are really scar tissue created by the body to heal damage caused by expanding skin that is too thin.
Known by doctors as “striae” (usually “striae distensae” or, in the case of pregnancy , “striae gravidarum”) stretch marks typically appear after rapid weight gain or loss. They are most common during pregnancy and the teen years, when growth spurts and increased levels of steroid hormones cause significant changes throughout the body. In fact, almost 90% of pregnant women get stretch marks.
An interesting fact is that stretch marks are the most common types of skin lesions. Stretch marks, or Striae, are most commonly located on the breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and flank. The good news is that stretch marks are totally normal and aren’t a medical concern. The problem is that they can become an appearance issue and affect a person’s self esteem.
Prevent Stretch Marks – Your First Line of Defense
A secret to prevent stretch marks from developing is to keep the skin moisturized during times of weight gain or loss. This will help reduce stretch marks and for those that do appear, fade faster. A process of exfoliation and massaging nutrient-rich natural oils such as wheatgerm, jojoba or vitamin E will help rid stretch marks from your susceptible areas.
The Art of Stretch Mark Removal
The act of massaging the stretch mark area is key and increases blood circulation to the affected area, also assisting the healing process. Exfoliation of the area will also help stretch mark removal by eliminating dead skin cells and allowing the stretch mark cream to penetrate deeper into the damaged skin. A word of caution is warranted though – be careful not to overdo with the exfoliation as it may cause your already damaged skin to become extremely sensitive. A little tenderness will go a long way to remove stretch marks effectively!
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