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Why do I have stretch marks on my stomach now?
Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. They aren’t a sign that anything is wrong with your health. Both men and women can get stretch marks. Pregnancy and puberty are the two most common times in life to get stretch marks.
Why do I have marks around my stomach?
Stretch marks (striae) are common to the stomach in many women, particularly as the result of pregnancy. However, stretch marks can also be caused by sudden weight gain or weight loss. Additionally, certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can also promote the formation of stretch marks.
How long does it take red stretch marks to fade?
After 1 year, stretch marks are considered mature. You can’t fade mature stretch marks. But if you start early, within a few months of developing stretch marks, you may be able to improve how they look. The sooner you start, the better.
How do you prevent red stretch marks?
- Control your weight. One of the most helpful things you can do to prevent stretch marks, whether you’re pregnant or not, is to maintain a healthy weight.
- Stay hydrated.
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet.
- Include vitamin C in your diet.
- Soak up some vitamin D.
- Eat foods rich in zinc.
- Treat fresh stretch marks when they appear.
How do you get rid of red stretch marks naturally?
Home remedies to treat stretch marks
- Argan oil. Vitamin E enriched Argan oil increases the elasticity of the skin and rubbing it on the stretch marks might heal the broken tissues gradually making the marks fade.
- Lemon juice.
- Egg white.
- Potato juice.
- Olive oil.
- Sugar.
- Castor oil.
- Aloe vera gel.
Why do I have red stretch marks all over my body?
Weight changes. Gaining a lot of weight in a short amount of time puts pressure on your skin, which has to stretch out to accommodate the increased body mass. Depending on where you gain excess pounds, red stretch marks could appear anywhere on the body. Sometimes stretch marks can also occur due to rapid weight loss.
What causes stretch marks on the upper abdomen?
Rapid weight gain and obesity, in which the accumulation of subcutaneous fat causes vertical stretch marks on the abdomen Bodybuilding, in which the rapid growth of muscle triggers stretch marks along the perimeter of a muscle (such as the outer edge of the chest muscle or in tandem with the striations of the shoulder muscle)
Why do I have stretch marks on my chest?
Rapid muscle growth. Both weight training and body building can sometimes lead to red stretch marks from muscles that grow much bigger in a short period of time. Breast augmentation. Breast augmentation can result in stretched-out skin in the chest area.
Why do I have stretch marks during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, you may experience rapid spurts of body growth, particularly around the abdomen, thigh, and hip areas during the second and third trimesters. The increased pressure can stretch out the skin, thereby leading to red stretch marks.