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Do Not Let Stretch Marks Invade Your Body

Stretch Mark Tips

Stretch marks are lines on the skin, which usually happens when the skin is stretch a lot over a short period. This can be seen especially during pregnancy. The medical term for stretch mark is stria. Stretch marks starts as red lines on the skin that are slightly lifted. The color of the stretch marks depend on the color of the skin of the person has it. They may sometimes look pink, reddish brown or dark brown. They are usually similar in lines. The appearance of the […]

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Causes Of Stretch Marks

Stretch Mark Causes

Stretch marks are fine lines of thin stretched tissue that may appear on the body, often during rapid weight gain or pregnancy. Naturally, our skin is very flexible. However, during rapid growth, the production of collagen is disrupted (collagen is a protein found in our skin that makes up most of the connective tissue giving it a smooth texture). This leads to reddish lines on your skin with a rough texture that will eventually turn grayish or white before fading. Stretch marks can affect both men and […]

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Stretch Marks Factors And Remedies

Stretch Mark Remedies

Stretch marks are as much a part of life as is need for air to breathe and the fact that we will grow old, they are a natural part of life. There are many reasons stretch marks occur and many people can get them, regardless of their age, race, gender, condition, fitness, health, and because of a variety of contributing and varied factors. Here are some examples: Pregnancy Puberty Medical conditions (Cushings disease and others) Growth spurts Sports and body Building Weightlifting Steroids or drug, medical treatment […]

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Skin – Stretch Marks Avoidance

Stretch Mark Remedies

Stretch marks are not for women only. They affect many teenagers and body builders. What are stretch marks? The fine lines that change in color over a time and appear on different parts of body generally after pregnancy or after sudden weight increase are Stretch marks. Skin care and stretch marks formation – Stretch marks don’t form only because the skin stretches during certain periods. Let us look at this carefully. Most of the women believe that they get stretch marks because of their body expanding during […]

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