Ugly Stretch Marks, Help!

Is there anything more unflattering than stretchmarks?  Worse, just about every onehas a stretch mark or a few somewhere on the body, and goes to considerablelengths to cover the unsightly marks. This post will confront squarely the issue of stretch marks, what theyare, and how to get rid of them.
Stretch marks (striae) are scars that develop when skinundergoes continual or rapid changes usually related to hormonal flux.  For instance, puberty is typically atime when hormones are in flux and bodies are experiencing growth spurts.  During the time of puberty, it iscommon to discover a stretch mark or two on the thighs, hips, breast, andbuttocks. Another time many women developabdominal stretch marks is during pregnancy when the skin is stretching toaccommodate the little one growing inside.  In addition to growth spurts and pregnancy-related changes,stretch marks can appear because of a medical condition such as Cushing’sdisease.  No one is immune tostretch marks, and the ugly scars occur regardless of race, age, and sex; however,they do tend to occur more frequently in women.

Since, it is known why stretch marks appear, are theyreversible? Fortunately, there is treatmentoptions with most focused on topical creams.  Before starting any treatment, it is important to consultyour health care provider because although stretch marks are common, there existthe possibility of stretch marks occurring because of a medical diagnosis suchas Cushing’s disease.  Best stretchmark creams can range from products with natural ingredients to those,which contain more powerful retinoid products. In addition to topical creams, dermatologistshave seen improvement of stretch marks with laser treatments. 
When considering to seek treatments for your stretchmarks, it is important to do research to discover what methods are availableand as always, before starting any treatment regimen contact your health careprovider to determine if your chosen method of treatment is right for your.
We know one good thing about stretch marks, they appearto fade and become less visible with time.