What You Should Know About Pregnancy Stretch Marks
March 9, 2009 by Pat Johnson
Skin is the largest organ in the entire body and one of it's most unique abilities is the ability to stretch. Stretch marks can occur with anyone and they are the result of skin that has been stretched beyond its limit. The building blocks of skin are collagen and elastin, which are proteins.
The skin is susceptible to stretch marks any time there is rapid weight gain. Men do not get them as frequently as women and they are most prominently formed during pregnancy. Nine out of ten pregnant women will get them because the belly is pulled suddenly and is unable to cope.
Stretch marks are completely harmless. When they first develop they are red or purple, but they change to white lines over time. Because they can be quite deep and unattractive, many women become very upset and unhappy with them.
It is best to try to avoid getting stretch marks to begin with and exercise is a great means to achieve that. It helps you to avoid gaining weight too quickly which can help to keep the stretch marks at bay. Keep the skin extremely well moisturized and hydrated can be a big help as well.
Once stretch marks are formed you may be left wondering what to do about them. While no treatment will work for everyone in every circumstance you can lessen their prominence. Natural remedies like cocoa butter, olive oil and wheat germ oil are all popular choices.
The stretch mark creams that have been touted on all the daytime talk shows are another option for dealing with stretch marks once you have them. They are not all the same and some cost more than others. They work by replenishing your skin with missing proteins and nutrients so that it can more effectively heal itself. You can also explore laser surgery with your doctor.
Stretch marks are a souvenir of your pregnancy. They commemorate the time you carried your child, but this notion does not eliminate the distress they can bring to those afflict with a particularly bad case. Explore the treatment options available to you, but try not to let this have too harsh an impact on your self esteem.
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