People with stretch marks often loose confidence and develop low self esteem. They become more self conscious. It’s sometimes associated with itchiness.
Itchiness is due to the red spots(The Itchy Dog: is it an Allergy?) that develop on stretch marks. In the areas of stretch marks, stench marks, the skin usually becomes very dry and sensitive and prone to any kind of infection. The red spots that appear on the stretch marks may be due to PEP (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy). Itchiness doesn’t last for more than seven days. But if it’s intolerable for you to bear the itchiness, you can use creams that help you relax. These creams contain aloe vera that provides for natural soothing.
PEP is also caused by PUPPP or pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. It’s been found to run in families and occurs through the fathers’ side.
The major cause of stretch marks other than pregnancy is sudden weight gain which usually happens to teenagers when they reach puberty and to the body builders.
There are a number of ways of removing the stretch marks. Among the best ones are laser and chemical peeling. Balanced intake of vitamin C and retinols can also help in the fading away of these marks.
Posted on March 15th, 2009 by admin
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