I'm 14 years old and have stretch marks around my leg, thighs and bum area.?!
Question: I'm 14 years old and have stretch marks around my leg, thighs and bum area!.!?
The stretch vary in colour from red, purple nd white!. Does anyone know if there is anyway to get them away or is there anyone who has had an experience like this and what is the outcome!. Please answer because they are really effecting my confidence and I am restricted to what i wear as I am embarresed to let them be seen!. ThanksWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
They first appear as reddish or purple lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter color!. The affected areas appear empty and soft to the touch!.
Human skin has three different layers: the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous stratum (innermost layer)!. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape!. No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis!. Stretching plays more of a role in where the marks occur and in what direction they run!. Stretching alone is not the cause!.
Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored!. Most common places are the abdomen (especially near the belly-button), breasts, upper arms, underarms, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks!. They pose no health risk in and of themselves, and do not compromise the body's ability to function normally and repair itself!.
[edit]Causes
The glucocorticoid hormones responsible for the development of stretch marks affect the epidermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers, necessary to keep rapidly growing skin taut!. This creates a lack of supportive material, as the skin is stretched and leads to dermal and epidermal tearing!. If the epidermis and the dermis has been penetrated, laser will not remove the stretch marks!.
[edit]Prevention and cure
Between 75% and 90% of women develop stretch marks to some degree during pregnancy!. The sustained hormonal levels as a result of pregnancy usually means stretch marks may appear during the sixth or seventh month!.
Only one randomised controlled study has been published which claimed to test whether oils or creams prevent the development of stretchmarks!. This study found a daily application of a cream (Trofolastin) containing Centella asiatica extract, vitamin E, and collagen-elastin hydrolysates was associated with fewer stretch marks during pregnancy!.[2][3] Another study, though lacking a placebo control, examined a cream (Verum) containing vitamin E, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, elastin and menthol!. It was associated with fewer stretch marks during pregnancy versus no treatment!.[4]
Though cocoa butter is an effective moisturizer, no research studies have shown its ability to either prevent stretchmarks, or to reduce their appearance once a stretchmark has already formed!.
Various treatments are available for the purpose of improving the appearance of existing stretch marks, including laser treatments, dermabrasion, and prescription retinoids!.[citation needed] Some cream manufacturers claim the best results are achieved on recent stretch marks; however, few studies exist to support these claims!.[citation needed]
A study in the journal Dermatologic Surgery showed that radiofrequency combined with 585-nm pulsed dye laser treatment gave "good and very good" subjective improvement in stretch marks in 89!.2% of 37 patients, although further studies would be required to follow up on these results!. In addition, the use of a pulsed dye laser was shown to increase pigmentation in darker skinned individuals with repeated treatments!.[5]
A surgical procedure for removing lower abdominal stretch marks is the tummy tuck, which removes the skin below the navel where stretch marks frequently occur!.
A new modality, fractional laser resurfacing, offers a novel approach to treating striae!. Using scattered pulses of light only a fraction of the scar is zapped by the laser over the course of several treatments!. This creates microscopic wounds and as such is a "no downtime" procedure!. The body responds to each treatment by producing new collagen and epithelium!. In a 2007 clinical trial, 5-6 treatments resulted in striae improving by as much as 75 percent!.[6] A 2007 Brazilian clinical study showed that Fraxel improved both texture and appearance of mature, white striae in skin types I-IV!.[Www@Answer-Health@Com
Human skin has three different layers: the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous stratum (innermost layer)!. Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape!. No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis!. Stretching plays more of a role in where the marks occur and in what direction they run!. Stretching alone is not the cause!.
Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored!. Most common places are the abdomen (especially near the belly-button), breasts, upper arms, underarms, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks!. They pose no health risk in and of themselves, and do not compromise the body's ability to function normally and repair itself!.
[edit]Causes
The glucocorticoid hormones responsible for the development of stretch marks affect the epidermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers, necessary to keep rapidly growing skin taut!. This creates a lack of supportive material, as the skin is stretched and leads to dermal and epidermal tearing!. If the epidermis and the dermis has been penetrated, laser will not remove the stretch marks!.
[edit]Prevention and cure
Between 75% and 90% of women develop stretch marks to some degree during pregnancy!. The sustained hormonal levels as a result of pregnancy usually means stretch marks may appear during the sixth or seventh month!.
Only one randomised controlled study has been published which claimed to test whether oils or creams prevent the development of stretchmarks!. This study found a daily application of a cream (Trofolastin) containing Centella asiatica extract, vitamin E, and collagen-elastin hydrolysates was associated with fewer stretch marks during pregnancy!.[2][3] Another study, though lacking a placebo control, examined a cream (Verum) containing vitamin E, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, elastin and menthol!. It was associated with fewer stretch marks during pregnancy versus no treatment!.[4]
Though cocoa butter is an effective moisturizer, no research studies have shown its ability to either prevent stretchmarks, or to reduce their appearance once a stretchmark has already formed!.
Various treatments are available for the purpose of improving the appearance of existing stretch marks, including laser treatments, dermabrasion, and prescription retinoids!.[citation needed] Some cream manufacturers claim the best results are achieved on recent stretch marks; however, few studies exist to support these claims!.[citation needed]
A study in the journal Dermatologic Surgery showed that radiofrequency combined with 585-nm pulsed dye laser treatment gave "good and very good" subjective improvement in stretch marks in 89!.2% of 37 patients, although further studies would be required to follow up on these results!. In addition, the use of a pulsed dye laser was shown to increase pigmentation in darker skinned individuals with repeated treatments!.[5]
A surgical procedure for removing lower abdominal stretch marks is the tummy tuck, which removes the skin below the navel where stretch marks frequently occur!.
A new modality, fractional laser resurfacing, offers a novel approach to treating striae!. Using scattered pulses of light only a fraction of the scar is zapped by the laser over the course of several treatments!. This creates microscopic wounds and as such is a "no downtime" procedure!. The body responds to each treatment by producing new collagen and epithelium!. In a 2007 clinical trial, 5-6 treatments resulted in striae improving by as much as 75 percent!.[6] A 2007 Brazilian clinical study showed that Fraxel improved both texture and appearance of mature, white striae in skin types I-IV!.[Www@Answer-Health@Com
They will fade with time!. Many people have them, due to natural weight gain and stretching during puberty!. You go from being stick thin to slowly gaining weight in all the womanly places!. I started getting them at about your age!. They will fade with time, but never completely go away!. I've got a few added thanks to my daughter, but I don't even notice them anymore!. They aren't nearly as obvious to the general public as they are to you!. Losing weight and toning will help minimize the appearance, as will using lotion regularly, but they won't ever completely disappear!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm fifteen, and I have them on my thighs, the side of my bum, and on my breasts, I'm not overweight I just think I grew quickly!.
They will lighten over time, and you can always use the stretch mark lotions or Bio-Oil!. Thats what I have been doing and they seem to be fading a bit!.
I think its something you will just have to come to terms with though because they will never fully disappear!.
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
They will lighten over time, and you can always use the stretch mark lotions or Bio-Oil!. Thats what I have been doing and they seem to be fading a bit!.
I think its something you will just have to come to terms with though because they will never fully disappear!.
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hun, EVERYONE has stretchmarks!. nderweight people have it under the skin surface, so you can barely see the marks at all!.
Stretch marks are so normal, if someone saw yur stretchmarks they wouldnt think anything of them!. If they say a rude comment, be like 'Well im sorry for the inconvenience of my stretchmarks!. I would absolutely love to see live from your point of view, but i just cant stick my head that far up my @ss!. Im really sorry my stretchmarks bother you, but at least i have an actual figure!. You have no shape!. Get a life'
Some people go out of their wayto make oher people uncomfortable!. Dont be too scared to tell them what you think =]
Im skinny and i have stretchmarks and cellulive!. I seriously couldnt give a sh!t causei know its completely normal!. All those photos of celebrities (even ones from the paparazzi when theyre at the beach) is photoshopped!. THey can easity get rid of cellulite, stretchmarks and birthmarks with a click of a button!.
xxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Stretch marks are so normal, if someone saw yur stretchmarks they wouldnt think anything of them!. If they say a rude comment, be like 'Well im sorry for the inconvenience of my stretchmarks!. I would absolutely love to see live from your point of view, but i just cant stick my head that far up my @ss!. Im really sorry my stretchmarks bother you, but at least i have an actual figure!. You have no shape!. Get a life'
Some people go out of their wayto make oher people uncomfortable!. Dont be too scared to tell them what you think =]
Im skinny and i have stretchmarks and cellulive!. I seriously couldnt give a sh!t causei know its completely normal!. All those photos of celebrities (even ones from the paparazzi when theyre at the beach) is photoshopped!. THey can easity get rid of cellulite, stretchmarks and birthmarks with a click of a button!.
xxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Girls normally get stretch marks from growing and there is not enough skin for your body to grow, so it stretches it!.
The best way to make them less noticeable [since you can't get rid of them entirely] is buy a stretch mark cream that is sold for pregnant women for stretch marks on their bellies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The best way to make them less noticeable [since you can't get rid of them entirely] is buy a stretch mark cream that is sold for pregnant women for stretch marks on their bellies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yeah, I'm 13 and I have them on my thighs and one on each side of my stomache and they make me bad!. I'm just going to say I asked this question with you! I am also embarrassed to be seen with them!. The nice thing is mine have turned white and are haridly noticeable until the summer time when I get really tan, as I am now :(Www@Answer-Health@Com
Loads of people get stretch marks fromt heir growth spurt but unfortunately they are permanent!. cocoa butter PREVENTS stretch marks and laser treatment speeds up the whitening process - but they are there for life but will turn white in a few months - they are barely visible and most people have some to some extent!.
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Well, there is no way to get rid of them, but they fade after a while (a couple of years)!. There is laser treatment that claims to make them disappear, but it is very costly and has to be repeated!. Try not to gain weight (especially rapidly) because that is how you get them in the first place!. Some people swear by Cocoa Butter, but you have to be consistent!.
Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Your body is just growing to fast for your skin to keep up with!. Unfortunately there is no way to get rid of them! Unless you go buy this expensive gel/cream called Mederma!. It will lighten them up a little bit but not take them away completely!. When you get older they will lighten up though on there own!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
they will go away in time!. drink lots of water and stay at a healthy weight!. I had them when I was your age!. Just a part of the growing pains I suppose!. It is good for you!. a little ugliness builds character and as you get older that is all anyone really cares about!. Character!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i have stretch marks on my chest and i dont really care anymore
well i used to but its normal, A LOT of people have them trust me
dont bother trying creams or lotions those things dont work
if u are really bothered by it wait until u can get them removed surgically
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well i used to but its normal, A LOT of people have them trust me
dont bother trying creams or lotions those things dont work
if u are really bothered by it wait until u can get them removed surgically
hope this helpsWww@Answer-Health@Com
Try cocoa butter or mederma!. These products are both specifically made to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks!. It doesn't happen overnight though!. You have to use them faithfully everyday and then eventually you should see some progress!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had those two!.!.!.this is normal!. Use cocoa butter or a skin fade cream!. They'll go away!. They also have waterproof leg make-up if it really bothers you :-)
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when my sister was a teenager she had stretch marks on her thighs and her waist its perfectly normal!. I dont believe you can just get rid of them though!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Red stretch marks are from gaining weight too quickly!. Watch what you eat and eat smaller portions!. They will never go away, but they will turn white!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Those are veins!.Dont be emberresed!.I have them by my thighs too!.Dont worry!.i where my bathsuit and no one really notices!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
cocoa butter that pregnant people use!!!
it really works!!!!
good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
it really works!!!!
good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
i had the same problem!.!.!.
i jus used cocoa butter!.!.!.
or u could try a cream made specifically for stretch marksWww@Answer-Health@Com
i jus used cocoa butter!.!.!.
or u could try a cream made specifically for stretch marksWww@Answer-Health@Com