4 Home Remedies to Minimize Stretch Marks Appearance-Mr.Harish Jagtani
Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a common skin condition usually led by a rapid loss or gain in the body weight. New stretch marks appear as indented streaks of bright pink, red, blue, purple or black colours and these marks become whiter and lighter in colour over time. Stretch marks occur naturally as scarring from skin damage and rarely indicate any underlying health condition. They may fade on their own eventually, however, they do not disappear without treatment. When do you get stretch marks? Stretch marks usually appear when there are sudden weight changes. Both men and women can develop stretch marks, however, they are more common in women. Factors that can lead to stretch marks formation include: Obesity A rapid increase in muscle size (maybe through weightlifting) Pregnancy Rapid loss of weight Growth spurts in teenagers Breast enlargement surgery Medication side effects Corticosteroid medication Genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome and Cushing’s syndrom