Causes Of Stretch Marks And Treatment Options

Stretch Mark is a skin condition that happens when the skin is over stretched and shrinks. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin which supports our skin to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch mark which often looks like a light narrow band will appear on the skin....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

The severity of the mark depends on several factors such as;

– Genetics

– Degree of stress on the skin

– The level of hormone cortisol, etc

Most times, when the skin stretches, it causes the connective tissue such as collagen and fibers to break and leave marks on the skin which feels like slight ridges when touched with the hands.

When an individual adds weight or experiences significant growth over a short period of time, stretch marks will appear on the skin.

The hormone called Cortisone that is being produced by the adrenal gland causes the mark to appear on the skin if it becomes excess.

PEOPLE WHO ARE LIKELY TO HAVE STRETCH MARK

– Pregnant Women

– Those who gain weight rapidly

– Using Corticosteroid creams, lotions, pills, etc

– Being sick of Gland disorders, etc.

RISK FACTORS

– Having a family history of stretch Mark

– Pregnancy of multiple babies

– Over weight

– Drastic weight loss or gain

– Corticosteroids

TREATMENT OF STRETCH MARK

Stretch Mark fades away with time though slowly, however there are treatments that can reduce it’s effect. This includes;

1) Tretinoin Creams. They are used to restore the collagen in new stretch marks.

2) Pulse Dye Laser Therapy

This encourages the growth of collagen and elastin but may cause skin discolouration.

3) Fractional Photothermor Lysis.

This treatment targets smaller parts of the skin and causes less damage.

4) Micro dermabrasion

This method involves polishing the skin with tiny crystals that will help to renew the skin.

5) Excimer Laser

This method stimulates the melanin production in other to match the stretch Mark colour with that of the surrounding skin.

However, this treatment is expensive and must be recommended and carried out by a Medical Doctor…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>