May 25, 2013
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How to get rid of Stretch marks? |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Doctor am 24yrs old livin in italy,pls do not mind my english.am a mother of of 1 also heavily pregnant 4 my second child.after my frist child i started havin strech marks allover my body now is even worst becos it itches me all over my body,how do i get rid of dis marks or how do i stop it. Dear Florence: Stretch marks are caused when the skin is subjected to continuous and progressive stretching as in the case of pregnancy. What causes this to happen is not fully known and it is thought that genetic factors could play a role in the development of striae. Unfortunately getting rid of stretch marks completely is very difficult, total resolution of these lesions remains an unattainable goal. You may try application of creams containing vitamin E and cocoa butter for the early development of stretch marks. Topical application of tretinoin has been shown to significantly improve the clinical appearance, however, it should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women. |
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