Stretch marks, or scar-like lines that appear when the skin stretches and shrinks rapidly, are very common. Indeed, data suggests that as many as 90 percent of people have stretch marks. Stretch marks are completely harmless, and there is no medical need to treat them. Stretch marks often appear following pregnancy, puberty, and fluctuations in weight.
Common risk factors for stretch marks include:
- Pregnancy
- Growth spurts during puberty
- Rapid weight gain or loss
- Bodybuilding or weight lifting
- Steroid use
- Breast enlargement surgery
Stretch marks are harmless to your physical health and will often fade over time without any treatment. But if your stretch marks make you feel uncomfortable with your appearance, it’s important to note that there is no magic bullet to get rid of them. Some of the most common ways to treat stretch marks are as follow:
- Prescription retinoid cream
- Micro-needling
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Vascular laser treatment
Home remedies to treat stretch marks:
All the above-mentioned treatments are quite expensive and may not sometimes show the required results. So to get rid of the stretch marks, you should go for home remedies. For this, massage the skin area and get infected with stretch marks with any oil available at your home. This will make the tissues softer and will also help to clear the skin area.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
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