Stretch marks are the fine lines on your skin as a result of rapid
stretching of the skin such as during pregnancy, extreme weight gain or weight loss. They are often seen in the abdominal area, thighs, hips, upper arms or lower back. Both men and women can be affected by stretch marks, although the problem is more widespread among women.
Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body where the skin has been stretched over a period of time. They start out as raised red or purple lines, which slowly fade into flat silvery streaks.
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Preventing stretch marks You cannot avoid stretch marks; however, you can take some preventive measures: - Maintain a balanced diet to keep your skin healthy.
- If you are dieting, try to reduce your weight slowly to prevent any rapid changes in your skin.
- Massage or moisturize your skin regularly to keep your skin supple.
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Treating stretch marksOnce the stretch marks are formed, there is no effective treatment to remove them completely. Treatments may only reduce your stretch marks to some extent.
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