Archive for the ‘Stretch Marks’ Category

Latest Stretch Mark Removal Therapies

Stretch marks occur when the dermis layer of tissue is stretched too rapidly and is not properly suited to handle such a stretch. A stretch mark is actually a scar deep within the tissue, and can be caused by a number of events like pregnancy, puberty, or any type of rapid growth.
July 20th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

Is it Normal for Men and Boys to Develop Stretch Marks?

Absolutely! Men and boys may actually be more susceptible to stretch marks than women for a variety of reasons. Women tend to use sweet smelling soap that has a moisturizer included, while the greater majority of men would not be caught dead using a moisturizer let alone a “girly soap”. Fact is your...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

Latest Breakthroughs on Stretch Mark Removal Procedures

Not so long ago if a man or woman developed stretch marks they were simply stuck with them. Unless they wanted to have a full blown surgical procedure performed to cut out the section of skin with the stretch mark on it, there was nothing that could be done. Now days however, there have been numerous...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

When it comes to treating or preventing stretch marks there are no shortage of home remedies available to try. Every woman’s mother has told her at some point before, during, or after her pregnancy what she should do to treat or prevent stretch marks. Surprisingly, many of theses home remedies do work...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

What Treatments are Available to Remove Stretch Marks

If stretch mark creams have left you wondering if you will ever have a streak free body again, and you have some extra money saved up, you may want to take a different approach to ridding your body of those unsightly marks. Creams and lotions are not the only option for those of us who have developed...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

What is a Stretch Mark and How do They Happen

A stretch mark, commonly called striae in the medical community, is a type of scarring on the skin that can occur anytime during life. To understand exactly what a stretch mark is, and how is occurs, you must first understand the make up of our tissue. Our skin is made up of two key components, collagen...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

Can a Stretch Mark Cream Really Fade your Stretch Marks

There is no shortage of products on the market that promise to eliminate, or fade, a woman’s stretch marks after pregnancy. However, with so many of these creams available which ones are the most effective, and do they work? The short answer to this question is that a stretch mark is a scar, and a...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

What Ingredients Should I Look for When Buying Stretch Mark Cream

When it comes to buying a stretch mark cream ingredients are extremely important. The reason that stretch mark cream is so controversial is because there are so many out there that make outrageous claims of a cure to their common occurrence. And while a stretch mark cream can help prevent, or minimize...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

What Can You do to Treat Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are actually scars in the dermis layer of the skin, and are caused by an unexpected and rapid growth, such as in puberty, pregnancy, or rapid weight gain. These scars are generally red or purple in nature initially, and then typically fade to a white or silver color after awhile. Treating...
January 24th, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More

How do I Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Preventing stretch marks can prove to be extremely difficult for some women. The number one thing to remember is that prevention for stretch marks needs to be started before the tummy starts to grow. Also, you should keep in mind that sometimes no matter what you do stretch marks are inevitable, do to...
January 22nd, 2009 | Stretch Marks | Read More