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stretch marks
im a petite girl. im 5'3" and 110 lbs, and im healthy looking. my skin is pretty good, but lately i have started to get stretch marks on my hips. why is that and how do i get rid if that
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stratch marks happen when there is a rapid growth in tissue
so either you have gained weight or have more muscle
anyways, i dont think you can make them disappear
but some of them fade over time
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It could be because you've either lost weight or gained. But probably not, stretch marks are a mystery! And lots of young people have the same problem as you. I really suggest buying lotions with cocoa butter and emu oil. Emu oil is supposed to reduce the stretch marks lots.
Good luck (:
-avalon
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This is from TeenhealthFX. It is a very good
explanation so I will copy it here for you. :)
Stretch marks are common mysteries that appear on everyone's body, and most anyone you talk with seems to have a theory as to why they are there and how to get rid of them. You cannot control where they appear or when.
Stretch marks are not caused by being overweight, because skinny people can have equally as many. If you lose weight they will not disappear. Stretch marks are tiny tears in the dermis (second layer or skin) that are permanent scars and vary in color; they may fade, but will always remain. They occur when the skin is stretched to the point of breaking down, much like elastics losing their elasticity. Losing the collagen and elastin (the fibers that given the skin stretch and firmness) can cause stretch marks when this skin is pulled. Wrinkles and tone loss happen in the same manner.
Some people are more prone to lose elasticity in their skin. Factors that are determinants are:
* Heredity
* Skin Types (those with dry skin)
* Rapid weight gain or loss
* Pregnancy
There are no proven cures or remedies for stretch marks, but many products exist on the market that have shown excellent results. Most of the products are creams that when applied to the skin helps to rejuvenate it and return the elasticity in order to repair the damaged area. The products to look for are those that contain Emu Oil, Oleic Acid, Cocoa Butter, Wheat Germ Oil, Vitamin E and Lanolin. All of these products in different combinations permeate deep into the skin and help to return the skin to normal, but also help the skin to become stronger and prevent further stretching. Also, some dermatologists utilize Retin-A Micro to diminish stretch marks.
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