{"id":45609,"date":"2021-07-14T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T01:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=45609"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:41:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:41:49","slug":"how-to-remove-pregnancy-stretch-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/how-to-remove-pregnancy-stretch-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Why They Appear & How To Remove Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stretch marks are essentially scars with long and narrow streaks on the skin. Often, those lines or \u2018stripes\u2019 are also slightly raised above the skin surface. They\u2019re especially common among pregnant women, and can form on various parts of the body such as the torso, legs, breasts, and buttocks. That said, there are no direct health risks related to stretch marks, though they can be a cosmetic concern for most women for obvious reasons. As such, many women are constantly looking for ways on <\/span>how to remove stretch marks<\/span>, or at least reduce their appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Stretch Marks To Form?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before knowing <\/span>how to remove stretch marks<\/span>, it\u2019s important to know<\/span> why<\/span><\/i> they form. Stretch marks develop when the skin either stretches or shrinks abruptly. Sure, our skin may be elastic and can expand and contract to adapt to our bodily changes. However, when the change is sudden and quicker than usual, this causes the skin\u2019s elastin and collagen to rupture. And as the skin heals, that\u2019s when the scars or stretch marks will begin to appear. Below are a few factors that cause the skin to stretch abruptly:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n

More than 50% of pregnant women experience stretch marks during their pregnancy or after giving birth. After all, this is when the body expands rapidly and the skin is unable to adjust to this sudden change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Puberty<\/span><\/h3>\n

Young people and teenagers who are going through puberty would undergo rapid growth spurts. This extreme skin growth also leads to the formation of stretch marks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rapid Weight Gain (Or Loss)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Someone who gains or loses a lot of weight in a very short period would also have stretch marks develop on their skin. Even athletes or athletic people who bulk up and gain weight quickly would be subjected to stretch marks. Again, this is due to the sudden expansion or shrinking of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Certain medical conditions can cause stretch marks to appear too. For instance, Marfan Syndrome causes the skin tissue to lose its elasticity. Meanwhile, Cushing\u2019s Syndrome causes the body to produce an excessive amount of a certain hormone that ultimately leads to rapid weight gain while making the skin more fragile. Prolonged use of corticosteroid creams also leads to stretch marks as it thins the skin and decreases its ability to stretch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs And Symptoms Of Stretch Marks<\/span><\/h2>\n
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There are early signs and symptoms of stretch marks that you can look out for before they begin to appear on the skin. From changes in skin texture to colour, here are some of them:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n