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I have a weird red line on each side of my thighs. They look and feel like stretch marks and don't have any pigment under them like stretch marks. But they are bigger than the ones I have on my arms?
Your description does look like they are stretch marks. You can try using 'Stretta' from Zenmed to get rid of them. Stretta is a herbal topical cream that works great for removing stretch marks quickly. I used it when I had developed stretch marks across my tummy post pregnancy and this worked better than cocoa butter and bio oil which I had tried initially.
What should stretch marks look like?
Stretch marks are usually red lines that look like the band on your pants or underwear. They have little ridges the shape of buttons or anything else that might be on the inside of your pants. Hope this helped!
Its stupid but you have these red bulging lines going from your upper inner thing to your crotch area iam concerned you don't know what it is?
do you mean stretch marks? that's what it probably is...id go to a doctor and check it out.
Why do you have red stretch marks on your thighs?
if you start scrathing your skin you get stretch marks. so wen your tighs or arms or breasts or stomach iches you shouldn't scrach your skin you should just rub you skin or clean it w/ alcohal
What does it mean if your stretch marks are red?
It means rapid weight gain, but they do change color to white. Just apply some lotion daily to the marks to stop the itching and appearance.
Is Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion good for reducing stretch marks?
No it does not, it just kills the acne causing bacteria.and also stops the swelling of big red pimples.
Can you cut your stretch marks with a knife so that new skin will form and the mark will no longer exist?
You probably could - but that would be a really silly idea. You'd just end up with a hideous scar that was worse than the stretch mark to begin with. Stretch marks begin as red marks across the skin, but after a few months/years they eventually turn skin colour. So you can hardly see them anyways! And plus, both men and women get them. So be patient, you'll be back to gorgeous in no time!
How do you get rid of severe stretch marks from pregnancy?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no way to get rid of pregnancy-induced stretch marks. you can try out creams and oils that will enhance the look of the skin around the marks, so that they are less visible. If you are really conscious about it, you should use a cover-up on your belly. It works! But, not if your going swimming. However, there are clinical ways to make them less visible. These cosmetic procedures can really be very expensive and significantly diminish the stretch marks, but definitely, not all of it. 1. VBeam or Fraxel Restore - based on Dr. Heidi Waldorf's (from Mount Sinai School of Medicine) interview in the Oprah Magazine, these procedures can normalize the color of fresh red lines or lessen the appearance of old marks 2. Laser surgery - effective in getting rid of stretch marks as it heats the underlying skin layer to produce more collagen. 3. Topical retinoid
How do you get rid of stretch marks by one month?
A dermatologist has laser treatment and other things available for stretch marks. Unfortunately, there is no cream or home remedy for stretch marks. They run too deep in the skin layers. Many creams claim to fade stretch marks, but all they do is soften the skin. when a part of your body is being pulled or alot of pressure is being put on it you usually get them when you are pregnant or a part of your body is bigger that normal its natural though and can be removed by applying cocoa butter daily ( :Get surgery.Stretch marks are caused when the skin is stretched beyond its elasticity and scars form. Excessive weight gain can case stretch marks as well as gaining weight too quickly.Skin does not bounce back if it's been stretched by rapid growth due to pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. Instead, it becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. Stretch marks often start off as reddish or purplish in color and then become glossy skin that appears streaked in silver or white.Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks.
What does a red light with car skid marks mean?
It is probably an indicator for the traction control system.
Stretch marks occur when?
A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. Stretch marks are tears in the integumentary layer that contains fibrous connective tissue, elastin and collagen. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which supports our skin to rupture. These grooves or lines in your skin aren’t harmful to your health, but they aren’t great to look at. As the skin heals stretch marks may appear. And even though they’ll never really go away, they might fade over time with the help of certain products and procedures. Stretch marks appear in Arms, Breasts, thighs, hips, buttocks, shoulders and stomach. CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF STRETCH MARKS New stretch marks may feel slightly raised and itchy. These rippled, streaky lines in your skin come in different colors. They fade from red or pink to purplish-blue to thinner, pale, more scar-like streaks over time. You may not notice them as much. Not everyone develops these narrow bands on their skin. Fluctuating hormone levels seems to be one of the causes. If people in your family get stretch marks then you are at a higher risk of getting it. Stretch marks happen when your body grows quickly for any reason. Your skin can’t stretch enough to keep up. Collagen is a protein that makes your skin more elastic. If your skin doesn’t have enough, the marks may show up as it stretches. Quick weight gain(this affects both men and women) Childhood growth spurts during puberty. Make sure kids know this is normal and that childhood marks may fade as they get older. Pregnancy as a result of stretched skin and a surge in hormones that weakens skin fibers. They might fade as you shed pounds after the baby is born. Bodybuilding Breast implant surgery Intake of higher amounts of steriods from steroid medication or illness like cushing syndromes. Marfan syndrome, a genetic disease that weakens your skin fibers and causes unusual growth Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a group of conditions that result from genetic changes to collagen, a protein in your body.
My fourteen year old daughter has red looking stretch marks on her breasts. She is 5'5 and weighs 110 and is a 34B bra size. Are these marks normal and how do you get rid of them?
Stretch marks on the breasts can be very common while a girl is still developing, especially if she has gained weight recently or went through a big growth spurt. Many girls that age get them, however you may want to take her in to see a doctor to talk about treating them, so they don't become permanent.
