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