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What You Need to Know About Stretch Marks

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Stretch marks appear when the body is growing at a rate much faster than the skin is growing or if it is being stretched beyond its limit. Other names for stretch marks are striae rubra, striae distensae, striae atrophicans, and striae alba.

What Is The Cause Of Stretch Marks?

Your risks of getting stretch marks go up based on your activities and life events such as growth spurts, pregnancy, muscle building and rapid weight gain. Based on some reports, stretch marks can also be caused by heavy use of topical corticosteroid creams. Those with Cushing’s Syndrome may develop stretch marks as a result of extra adrenal cortical processes.

Stretch Marks Removal 101

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Remove Stretchmarks Without Surgery

Stretch marks are most prevalent during puberty and pregnancy - times when the body undergoes rapid weight changes. But you may be wondering what exactly causes stretch marks and how to reduce stretch marks appearance once they form. In general, stretch marks are formed in those body areas that store large amounts of fat, and they occur in the dermis, the skin layer which determines its shape.

What are Stretch Marks