Fitmist Stretch marks or striae distansae, are wire-like looking marks that can occur anywhere on the skin. They can occur in both women as well as in men and are not necessarily due to the body’s fat content….Learn more Stretch marks develop when the tissues under the skin grow faster than the skin cells themselves, which takes place in the middle layer of the skin called the Dermis. Let us read the various causes of these scars: • Puberty: Puberty is the time when boys become sexually mature. The increase in height is accompanied by faster growth of tissues, which makes the skin stretch with no time to form new skin cells. This gives rise to stretch marks and can appear anywhere on the skin. • Increasing weight: If a man is suffering from obesity, he is likely to get stretch marks. These mainly appear on the waist, back knee, and lower back. This happens due to the accumulation of fat cells….Learn more Steps to get rid of stretch marks Removal of stretch marks could be a long process but it is worth giving a shot. Let’s read how it could be done: Topical Medications Topical creams such as Avita and Renova, which are made up of tretinoin or retinoic acid, are extremely helpful in lowering the visibility of stretch marks. This acid is derived from Vitamin A (retinol) which is vastly used to treat acne as well as stretch scars. Apply a layer of this cream before bed and expect clear results in a week. The only con is that it does not work well on dark stretch marks. Indian Pennywort Indian pennywort or Asiatic pennywort is herbaceous which can be used to get rid of stretch marks. It does a fantastic job as a moisturizer as it is rich in essential nutrients such as amino acids and fatty acids….Learn more Laser Treatment This involves removing the marks by laser resurfacing. The process involves 2 types of lasers: ablative and non-ablative. A beam of light is thrown in considerable amounts on the targeted skin areas. Though this cannot entirely remove the scars but surely make them visibly lighter and smoother. Microdermabrasion It uses a mildly abrasive tool, which is called the microdermabrasion machine, which smoothes out the skin. Its beam helps to improve the appearance of the scar by exfoliating the targeted areas. This machine works by spraying crystals over the skin, the rough edges of the crystals rub against the skin and removes the top layer….Learn more Other remedies • Avoid rapid changes When your body is habituated to some activity, it feels comfortable doing those activities. Sudden changes, such as fluctuating weights while lifting, may cause discomfort to the body giving rise to certain problems i.e Stretch marks. • Keep yourself hydrated Skin loses its moisture if the body is dehydrated. Moisture-less skin cannot contribute to the healthy growth of skin cells, thus, not encouraging skin growth. This proves to be a disadvantage to a growing body. • Avoid hot water baths There are times when you feel good but your inner organs don’t. Hot water showers may feel good but they flush the collagens from the epidermis, thus discouraging the growth of new skin cells….Continue reading
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