No mother had an easy past. Every mum has faced challenges that lead to a mix of kindness, strength, and firmness. Pregnancy is one of the adventures that leads to tough mothers. One of the challenges mums face during and after pregnancy is stretch marks. It’s the tip of the iceberg; however still of concern to every woman that cares about her beauty. Here you are some details about what stretch marks are and how to deal with them.
How Stretch Marks Occur
Although skin has been designed to be elastic, the skin overstretches rapidly around the waistline, and breasts more than the skin can handle. As a result, it affects the production of collagen – the protein responsible for building connective tissues in your skin. This results in what’s called stretch marks.
In the beginning, stretch marks appear red then turn white. It’s easier to treat 80% of stretch marks once they start. It takes more effort to get rid of them if turns to the white color.
Prevention
To avoid the appearance of stretch marks you’ll need to follow a daily skin care routine starting from the 4th month of pregnancy. Persistence is the key to get rid of stretch marks effectively and rapidly.
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There are various stretch marks products on the market. Using them twice daily is the best practice to avoid developing stretch marks.
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Hydrating your body by drinking plenty of water daily. It’s advised to drink a liter and a half daily. Keep the water bottle in front of you so that you’ll remember when you get thirsty.
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Follow a healthy diet that contains fiber, vegetables, fruits, cold-water fish such as salmon. pick everything that contains vitamin A, E, C.
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Once you see stretch marks on your body start using anti-stretch marks cream to nip it in the bud.
Stretch Marks Treatment
Cures for stretch marks are individual. It’s advised to consult a dermatologist to select the best solution for your case.
Traditional treatments include anti-stretch marks creams and lotions, hydrating the skin starting from fourth months pregnancy for both protection and treatment.
Laser treatment. This method is used to remove the outer most thin layer around the stretch mark. This area heals so fast, then new soft skin appears.
Surgery is the most effective ways to get rid of stretch marks once and for all.
There are some alternatives for surgery like chemical peeling.
As stretch marks differ from one person to another, experts choose solutions according to the case. It's best to consult a dermatologist pick the best treatment.
Author
Dr.Abeer
Pharmacist/Mother/ Interested in Child Care and Positive Discipline