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Stretch Marks: The Facts!
By David Chandler
Stretch marks are purplish streaks and scars that normally appear
on the buttocks, hips, abdomen, breast, and arms. They are a
common side effect of growing too fast. They form when the
dermis (the middle elastic layer of your skin) is stretched breaking
down the elasticity in your skin. As the elasticity breaks down, the
skin tries to reinforce itself with collagen in the over stretched skin,
thus causing stretch marks.
Factors that contribute to the formation of stretch marks are:
Heredity - some skin types are just genetically predisposed. If you
mother had stretch marks, chances are you will.
Weight - excess rapid weight gain as found in pregnancy and
bodybuilding or to the other degree excessive weight loss.
Skin type - Some skin types are dryer than others thus having less
elasticity, while well-hydrated skin tends to have more elasticity.
Removal and prevention of stretch marks:
Surgical methods - Dermabrasion, chemical peel, and advancement
in laser treatments can be used to treat stretch marks. As with
any cosmetic surgery, age, skin type, and even diet will influence
the results.
Lotions and Cr¨¨mes - Advancements have been made with over
the counter cr¨¨mes. If you are pregnant or body building, consult
with your doctor to begin a preventative treatment for stretch
marks.
Diet - Maintain healthy hydrated skin by drinking plenty of water.
Hydrated skin keeps your skin soft, supple, and less likely to
develop stretch marks. Caffeinated coffee, tea, and soda tend to
dehydrate the skin leaving you more vulnerable to stretch marks.
Eat foods that promote skin health such as foods high in zinc,
vitamins A, C, and D, and protein rich foods.
Remember that not all stretch marks are created equal. They age
and heal differently depending on the skin type, heredity, diet, and
hydration. In time, they will fade, but the best advice is to
maintain healthy skin, which will minimize the effects of stretch
marks if they should occur.
About the Author
For more information about stretch marks go to: http://www.stretchmarksinfocenter.com
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