Can You Really Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Did you know that stretch marks are signs of transition?

Do you want to hide them? How do you eliminate them or even make them fade away? Remember that there is no cure, but fear not, for there are numerous things which you can do to prevent or reduce the appearance of the marks.

What actually is a stretch mark?

Stretch marks develop on your skin when the skin suddenly needs to stretch beyond its limit of the natural growth rate. The middle most layer of your skin breaks, causing the lower level layer of the skin to show. Active stretch marks are always red or purple but with time, they do fade away to become silvery white, the colour of the stretch marks depends on your skin tone. Studies show that 90% of pregnant women develop stretch marks which are caused by their pregnancies. Stretch marks can also develop when you lose weight quickly�or if you develop exceptional muscles.

What causes stretch marks?

Pregnancy

During the pregnancy stage the skin of a woman stretches in different parts to make room for the baby.

Puberty

During puberty, the body of teens can develop quickly in growth spurts. Boys get the marks on their backs and shoulders while girls get them on their thighs, hips and breasts.

Corticosteroid drugs

Stretch marks can occur after prolonged use of the drug.

Marfan Syndrome

If you have this health condition�which is�a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue.

Hereditary Reasons

If you are from a family with�a history of stretch marks, you are more likely to inherit the type of skin prone to this affliction.

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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