Very rapid weight gain is to be avoided. Excess weight gain & higher levels of hormones causes Stretch marks appear on the abdomen, breasts and thighs. Gentle exercise during pregnancy can reduce formation of Stretch marks. Its all related with skin elasticity
Stretch marks will fade slowly. It may leave behind a silvery white color. Marks while healing cause scar formation. Natural collagen production gets affected
Don't touch frequently. Apply soothening creams & moisturisers.
. Add nuts and seeds in your diet. Both are rich in zinc and are known to reduce stretch marks
. Don't use any over-the-counter anti-stretch mark creams without consulting your doctor as most are ineffective and often costly.
Read -
Common problems & their solution during pregnancy
I will suggest simple home remedies for pregnancy related stretch mark
1. Apply egg white on stretch marks. Allow it to dry. Wash it with cold water.
2. Use fresh cream of milk, gram flour (besan), and turmeric powder. Apply this mixture. Wash it after 10 minutes
Radio Frequency and Laser ( pulse dye laser, excimer laser treatments ) are tried as new method.
Use tanning lotion or cream is suggested for silvery white color marks.
Aloe vera, Sandalwood or cucumber Gel is also recommended. Vitamin E creams are useful.
Include foods high in vitamins A and C, zinc in diet.
Dermabrasion, chemical peels -Dermatologist will decide about this.
Dermabrasion has been used predominantly to treat acne scars, small pox /chicken pox marks with promising results
Sagging skin & severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels.
Chemical solutions used are -
. Trichloroacetic acid
. Glycolic acid,
. Carbolic acid (phenol)
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