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Usually, these occur when you grow. They are most common as a result of pregnancy, but can also be due to obesity.

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Remove Stretch Marks?

When bodies grow at a rapid pace, the skin sometimes is not ready for the growth the body is currently going through. This causes stretch marks to appear. Stretch marks are truly the skin being damaged from the extra stress it is not prepared for. Different lotions such as cocoa butter are used to keep the skin healthy and allow the skin to grow properly. Applying cocoa butter to stretch marks will help stretch marks go away.


Why do you get stretch marks on your breast?

Because they grow quickly in a short space of time


Will putting an ice pack on stretch marks make them less visible?

No. Stretch marks are far too deep for ice to help. Ice/cold packs typically helps blood veins shrink a little so you can get rid of puffiness, swelling, etc. Stretch marks are like a scar, shrinking blood vessles underneath will not help the surface problems of stretch marks.


Does stretch marks grow hair in them or are they scars?

Stretch marks are considered scars that occur when the skin is rapidly stretched, leading to the tearing of the dermis. They typically do not grow hair, as the hair follicles may be damaged or altered in the areas where stretch marks form. While some individuals may notice changes in skin texture or color, the primary characteristic of stretch marks is their scar-like appearance rather than hair growth.


What is the Stretch opposite?

shrink


What is the opposite of stretch?

shrink


Do pants grow faster under certain colors of light?

Pants don't actually grow...they may stretch or shrink. It is more likely that you have lost weight.


How can I get rid of stretch marks by August?

There are plenty of creams that can help get rid of stretch marks. Mederma works great on stretch marks.


Is it gross for a 12 year old girl to have stretch marks?

No, nobody is perfect . But if you have stretch marks you need to see a doctor . Young girls usually get stretch marks because they are overweight or because they grow so fast that your skin stretches


Could you be pregnant if you have stretch marks on your breasts?

That is not a typical pregnancy sign. It's just hormones when we grow. Getting on birth control pills can make them grow faster and then the marks show up.


What happens if you have stretch marks and your only 13?

Having stretchmarks as a teenager doesn't mean anything bad and you certainly shouldn't be worried nor self conscious of it. When you are a teen parts of your body can grow rather quickly which causes you skin to stretch at a rapid pace which cause stretch marks. Almost every teen has stretch marks, it's normal.


What is the opposite meaning of shrink?

stretch