Am i abnormal because i have stretchmarks at age 14?!


Question: Am i abnormal because i have stretchmarks at age 14!?
Its not like im overweight or anything
Im 5'5 and i weigh about 129!.
What can i do to get rid of them or make them less noticable!?

By the way they are only on my hips and my inner theighs!. Do u think boys would not date me because of them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys!. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks!. Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching!. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted!. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form!.

If you're noticing stretch marks on your body, you're not alone!. Most girls and women have stretch marks, which tend to show up on the breasts, thighs, hips, and butt!. Many women get them during pregnancy!. And while they're more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too!.

People who are obese often have stretch marks!. Bodybuilders are prone to getting stretch marks because of the rapid body changes that bodybuilding can produce!. Stretch marks also may occur if a person uses steroid-containing skin creams or ointments (such as hydrocortisone) for more than a few weeks, or has to take high doses of oral corticosteroids for months or longer!.

At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that may appear indented and have a different texture from the surrounding skin!. Fortunately, stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time!. But the fact that stretch marks usually fade and become less noticeable over time can be little consolation if you plan to spend most of your summer in a bathing suit!.

Here are some things to consider if you want to make stretch marks less noticeable:

* Some people find that sunless tanning treatments (both over-the-counter lotions and sprays and in-salon types of treatments) can help cover up stretch marks!. This doesn't work for regular tanning or tanning beds, though, because stretch marks themselves are less likely to tan!. And as everyone knows, the sun and tanning beds do more harm than good when it comes to the long-term health of your skin!. You also can buy body makeup matched to the tone of your skin that can make stretch marks all but invisible!. Although some manufacturers make these cover-up products water-resistant, makeup may not be the best solution if you'll be spending a lot of time in the water!.
* Speaking of pool or beach time, the good news is that current fashion favors many styles of bathing suits that also just happen to hide stretch marks!. "Boy short" style suits (popular with many athletes because they don't ride up when a person moves) work well for hiding stretch marks on the buttocks and upper thighs!. And because many swimmers prefer high-neck bathing suits, which can hide stretch marks in the chest area, there are usually lots of styles to choose from!.
* Although there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks, the truth is that most are ineffective and often costly!. You can't make stretch marks go away entirely without the help of a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems) or plastic surgeon!. These doctors may use one of many types of treatments - from actual surgery to techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser treatment - that reduce the appearance of stretch marks!. These techniques are expensive and are not usually recommended for people in their teen years because they are not finished growing and their stretch marks will probably diminish over time anyway!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

is caused by weakness in the elastic fibres under the skin that pull apart and leave these sometimes pinky coloured marks!.

Unfortunately, some have weaker elastic tissue than others and are simply more prone to this problem!.

A very few people have an underlying medical condition where they make too many steroid hormones, but this is rare and unlikely in your case!. therefore almost certainly normal!.

try to overcome the problem and you need self consciousness by disguising the marks as much as possible!. There is no permanent medical treatment for eradicating them!.

u can see a beauty therapist and learn about brushing and skin toning techniques, which will help!.

Regular exercise will tone up the skin - as will taking saunas followed by cold water plunging!.

By far the most effective method is the use of self-tanning make-up that will hide obvious stretch marks!.

Try Clarins Spray-on Gel, St Tropez Self Tan, or Dermalogica Self Tan, which when carefully applied do not streak and give a very natural colour!.
Even coca butter lotions in the stores help!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.

and remember this won't stop you dating!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.dont worry !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. bre !.!.!.all the best!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Not at all!. As you grow your skin stretches!. If you gain wieght faster than normal then your skin will produce stretch marks!. Here's a hint for you, to keep the amount and size of them down, keep your skin moisturized!. Dont worry about then now!. Being a teenager is tough enough without adding things to worry about that are silly!. Ask you Dr!. if they bother you, but I'm sure he will agree!. Also if you take a vitiamin e capsule and pop it with a pin and rub the oil on the marks you already have they will soon disappear!. My Dad did this with 3rd degree burn scars on his hands and after a year you could not see any scaring at all!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yeah, it's normal!. You probably just hit a really fast growth spurt!.

No, boys won't not date you because of them!. There are creams and stuff you can put on to help fade them - try either 100% pure Shea butter, or cocoa butter!. Get them at the health food store!. They both work pretty well - they are advertised for pregnant women, since they get stretch marks on their bellies (at least you don't have them there!!)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Honey, I have a 2 year old son!. I didnt use stretch mark cream until AFTER I had him so they are still pretty bad looking!. Guys arnt worried about that I promise you!! The guys I have dated say that it doesnt matter at all!. And if a few little stretch marks make a guy not want to date you then you shouldnt even try to make it work!. But to be honest most guys have stretch marks to!. Either on their hips or their arms!. Everything will be fine! :] Good Luck!! :]Www@Answer-Health@Com

Stretchmarks are completly normal!. Most girls your age have them!. I had strech marks on my inner theighs at that age!. Sometimes they were tough trying to get rid of them, but the best bet is to tone your troubled spots!. And don't worry about the guys, most of them will look over things like that :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

No!. It just means your bones are growing faster than your skin!. Keep drinking milk and get lots of sleep!. If you're really that self-conscious about it, there are over the counter creams to get rid of them!. Your skin wil catch up in a couple of years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I have stretch marks too, but I didn't know I had them till like, two weeks ago!.!. And they look really old!. I'm 18!. I'm not really concerned about them!.
Don't worry, they'll fade with time!. And boys will date you, don't worry!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Im 135 pounds and 19 years old and 6 feet tall, I have some on my back too, I know its kind of embarassing, its not because your'e fat its just because your body is growing, they will dissappear after a while!. Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com

stretch marks at 14!? that is kinda weird!.
i heard coco butter works well and also you can get the creams that women use for stretch marks after pregnancy!. thats should work just as well on yours!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

k ur only 14 and guys arent suppossed to really be seeing that part anyways, unless its like a pool party or something!.!.!. And any guy that wouldnt go out w/ u cuz u have those would be crazy and not worth wasting ur time over!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i had them to its only cause you skin does not have enough elasticity and you can rub vitamin k on them to make them less notciable also shea butter which is like a lotion

hope this helps if so please vote best answerWww@Answer-Health@Com

Everyone gets stretch marks somewhere sooner or later!.

Any boy who would not date you over stretch marks isn't worth your time, anyway!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

No one should be seeing them! I'm very skinny and have them!. I'm 18 and they have faded some on their own!. Keep them moisterized with lotion!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

No, lots of teenagers have them, try rubbing in some bio oil!. Why would boys not date you!?!? if theyre bothered about some stretch marks they aint worth the time of day!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

please there is nothing wrong with that!.!.!.!.your are very much normal!.!.!.ofcourse guys will date you, why wouldnt they!. stretch marks dont make you who you are!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

its pretty normal and cocoa butter should help with that alot!.
boys shouldnt really care much if theyre not really badWww@Answer-Health@Com

Cocoa butter is great for stretch marks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

its not abnormal!.!.!.!.!.cocoa butter do wonders!.!.!.!.!.they will make them less noticeable!.!.!.!.boys don't care about that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

no, its not abnormal!. its just because youre growing fast!. dont worry theyll dissapear in time !.Www@Answer-Health@Com

That is normal!.!.!.I have them and I am skinny and no kids!.!.nobody will noticeWww@Answer-Health@Com

no its not cause of thatWww@Answer-Health@Com





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