Stretch marks make a person self-conscious and uncomfortable with its appearance. Pregnancy is the main reason for stretch marks but sudden weight loss, rapid growth, heredity factors, physical changes and stress can also contribute. When the skin’s layer gets stretched the collagen binding it weakens. Thus damage is caused due to skin cell production which results in … [Read more...]

Stretch marks are the most annoying problem a woman faces after giving birth to a child. Pregnancy is not the only reason for stretch marks. Both men and women can develop stretch marks during puberty, rapid weight loss or gain. Collagen is a protein that connects skin tissues together. Whenever skin gets stretched rapidly, collagen gets weak. The elasticity of the skin … [Read more...]

Long and ugly stretch marks are embarrassing and make you feel self-conscious. It has been estimated that over 90% of pregnant women get stretch marks post pregnancy. Apart from pregnancy, it can also be developed when a person loses or gains weight too quickly, puberty or due to extensive workout regimen. When the skin loses its collagen content or stretches beyond its … [Read more...]

Stretch marks – a dreadful and annoying problem for many of us. Usually, they appear post pregnancy or when your body loses or gains weight suddenly. Why? Because… The collagen connecting the skin tissues weakens when the skin is stretched. This damages the normal skin cell production which results in the appearance of parallel lines. Many dermatologists believe that … [Read more...]

Stretch marks are considered one of the most common beauty concerns which can develop in both men and women as a result of sudden changes in body size. They appear as pink, red or purple marks on the skin which will fade to a thin silvery white or gray color overtime. Usually they are caused by the stretching of skin that results in dermal layer tears. Although these may … [Read more...]

How to get rid of stubborn stretch marks? This is the most common question asked by many new moms. Stretch marks also known as striae distensae often develops during pregnancy. Some people welcome them and some feel embarrassed of them. Apart from pregnancy, it can also be developed due to an imbalance in cortisol hormone levels in the body. This happens during puberty and … [Read more...]

Approximately 80% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Apart from pregnancy, puberty, and rapid weight gain or loss can also result in developing stretch marks. Generally, when the skin gets stretched rapidly the collagen gets damaged. The skin tissues and elasticity loosens appearing as stripes. Prevention is the best method to avoid embarrassing stretch marks. … [Read more...]

Stretch marks are often a common cosmetic problem faced woman after their pregnancy. They can also develop in both women and men during puberty and when sudden changes occur in the body. Commonly they develop on belly, thighs, lower back, legs, buttocks and breasts. Usually, when dermal layers get stretched it damages the skin tissues and elasticity. This results in the … [Read more...]

Stretch marks or striae are a common skin problem that can often make you feel uncomfortable. They occur as visible lines on the skin due to sudden changes in body size, usually on the abdominal areas, thighs, upper arm, breast, buttocks, etc. Whenever the connective tissues are stretched beyond its flexibility, caused by either the contraction or expansion of skin, the … [Read more...]

Stretch marks may not be a serious health risk, but they are embarrassing. They appear most frequently on the abdomen, thighs, breasts, buttocks, and upper arms when skin expands rapidly due to weight gain or pregnancy. Stretch marks will come when connective tissues stretch beyond their flexibility. Stretch marks form in the middle layer of the skin. At first, they may be … [Read more...]