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Prevention Of Stretch Marks During Pregnency
when Stretch marks are developed?
Stretch marks develop in nine out of ten pregnancies, usually in the sixth or seventh month. These pinkish streaks around stomachs, breasts, or hips happen when collagen and elastin (the fibers that keep your skin taut) stretch and snap during pregnancy due to the pressure of rapid weight gain. You have the best chance of reducing the appearance of stretch marks when they’re new. Once scars fade to white, they’re extremely difficult to treat.
What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks, known as “striae gravidarum” in pregnancy, are basically a type of scar.
They look like indented streaks on your skin. They can be pink, red, black, blue, or purple. It all depends on:
- how they’re caused
- where they are on your body
- how old they are
Sometimes, when stretch marks first appear, they can feel slightly raised, but eventually they’ll just feel like slight depressions in your skin.
Tips to prevent stretch marks
- Control your weight maintain a healthy weight.
- Stay hydrated with enough drinking water.
- Eat a nutient rich diet including vitamin C,vitamin D,vitamin E,zinc,protein.
- Treat fresh stretch marks when they are appear
Risk factors
Some people are more likely to develop stretch marks. Risk factors include:
- being female
- having a family history of stretch marks
- being overweight
- being pregnant
- gaining or losing weight quickly
- using corticosteroids
- having breast augmentation
- having certain genetic disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome or Marfan syndrome
Stretch marks removal treatment
Preventing stretch marks may be difficult, but there are many treatments that may lessen their appearance.
Retinoid cream
Retinoid cream is a topical medication that comes from vitamin A. The appearance of your skin may improve after applying retinoids, especially if your stretch marks are relatively fresh. The cream helps rebuild the collagen in your skin and makes the marks look more like the rest of your skin.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is another option for reducing stretch marks. The lasers can help stimulate collagen or elastin in your skin to grow. There are various types of laser therapy, and your doctor can help you choose the kind that is right for you.
Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid creams and chemical peels are other treatments for stretch marks. Many of these treatments are expensive and may not be covered by your insurance. They work to help lessen the appearance of current stretch marks, but they do not keep new ones from forming.
