| Stretch marks are caused by several factors | | | | hydrolysates which might help you prevent the |
| and not just the pregnancy. Stretch marks may | | | | occurrence of stretch marks if you use it |
| be caused due to weight gain, puberty, | | | | during 6-7 months of pregnancy. |
| pregnancy, medications used during pregnancy, | | | | |
| nutritional deficiency, etc. may result into | | | | You can also go in for a surgery if you want |
| causing of stretch marks. | | | | to remove stretch marks on your body. You can |
| | | | tell your doctor to perform surgery in any of |
| Medically stretch marks have several | | | | the two ways, dermabrasion and/or chemical |
| different names but the common one is striae. | | | | peel. Both of these help in removal of |
| In the early stages of formation, stretch | | | | stretch marks. Advancement of technology has |
| marks start off looking reddish or purplish | | | | helped another method of stretch mark removal |
| in color, which fades as time passing and | | | | come in vogue that is the laser technology; |
| later these become silver and shiny in color. | | | | this too helps in removal and stretch marks. |
| Stretch marks are caused due to stretching of | | | | |
| skin due to any of the above mentioned | | | | However, we all know that prevention is |
| factors. | | | | better than cure. Therefore, there are |
| | | | several ways you can prevent stretch marks |
| Where all on the body will you get stretch | | | | only it depends on the reason. Maintaining |
| marks? | | | | good diet is of utmost important if you want |
| | | | to avoid stretch marks. Fresh fruits, lot of |
| You will get stretch marks on those parts of | | | | water, nuts, fish, eggs, milk, etc. All in |
| body where the fat is easily accumulated. | | | | all foods should provide you with Vitamins A, |
| Body parts like abdomen near or around the | | | | C, D and most importantly zinc and protein. |
| navel, upper thighs, buttocks, hips, upper | | | | Drinking water will reduce the chances of |
| arms, etc. are the places where you will find | | | | your getting stretch marks, since water keeps |
| the presence of stretch marks. | | | | the skin hydrated and soft. |
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| Once you get stretch marks it is not very | | | | You can also try exercising if you have |
| easy to get rid of them. Usage of creams, | | | | moderate amount of stretch marks. Exercising |
| surgery and healthy diet are some of the | | | | will help your body gain good shape; as well |
| remedies useful for the prevention of stretch | | | | the skin will get more of nourishment with |
| marks. Though, medically not all creams have | | | | proper blood circulation, therefore there are |
| been found useful for the prevention of | | | | chances that you will be able to reduce if |
| stretch marks, there are some creams which | | | | not altogether eliminate the stretch marks. |
| contain Gotu Kola( centella asiatica | | | | You can remove stretch marks with patience, |
| extracts) Vitamin E and collagen-elastin | | | | proper medication and regular exercises. |