Stretch Marks – Cause and Treatment Options
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Stretch Marks, known in the medical community as erythrocyanosis are a form of scarring that can occur when a person’s skin is overstretched.The Two Main Stretch Mark Causes Are: Pregnancy and Obesity.
Stretch marks have the initial appearance of purple or red looking lines. In time Stretch Marks can fade to a white or off white color.Stretch Marks are a VERY common condition. Just think of all the people who are either pregnant or overweight!
Thankfully, there are treatments for stretch marks. There are some very smart and scientific remedies.
In Dermabrasion the surface of the skin is literally removed by a process of sanding. The aim of dermabrasion is to remove (or at least lessen) the appearance of scars, damage from the sun or dark spots.
The procedure is obviously very painful (hence the general anesthetic) and the healing process can take several months. However, the results can be quite spectacular.
Dermabrasion works best when the scar or mark being treated is above the surface of the skin and is generally much less effective when used to treat sunken scars.
Be Warned: Having a general anesthetic is NOT something to be taken lightly; it carries inherent risks and can be life-threatening. Always seek a second medical opinion (speak to more than one doctor).
During a Microdermabrasion procedure, the top surface layer of the skin is removed by a tool or wand that has a rough surface. This contact sands the skin much more lightly and the skin particles that are removed come off via a suction device on the wand.
Creams are another common treatment. Certain skin treatment creams have unreasonable and wild claims. Just be careful, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is! There are thousands of people who swear that Vitamin A Cream and Cocoa Butter work wonders for their scars and stretch marks.
The procedure is far less invasive than Dermabrasion, and it has a good reputation of being a safe, painless procedure that does not require an anesthetic.
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