Stretch Marks and their Treatment

A fissure in the dermis is what is called a stretch mark, or striae. They are scars. Most of the time in their first stages, they are reddish or purple, turning into a lighter color afterwards.

Pregnant women are affected by this condition in approximately 90%, while teenagers vary depending on the sex: 70% in females and 40% males.

There are many elements that can help cause stretch marks. Rapid gain or loss of weight, dryer skin (it is more prone than oilier skin), pregnancy and heredity are some of them. Still, there are procedures that can be done to reduce stretch marks and even make them disappear.

Some tips and treatments

Everybody knows stretch marks are a cosmetic blight most of us will encounter at some point in our lives. Here are some helpful hints on how to prevent and treat them

Imagine a balloon that's been blown up and then deflated. No matter how much you blow it up again, it's already lost much of its original elasticity and will never look quite the same. Stretch marks are similar, in that they don't ever go away entirely. The key, however, is finding ways to reduce their appearance.

The earlier you begin treating stretch marks - when they are red or reddish brown - the more likely you are to diminish their appearance. Once these marks begin to flatten and fade they become less obvious and are more difficult to treat.

One of the first things that can be done in order to prevent stretch marks is to drink a lot of water during the day. This will keep your skin moisturized. Remember that the drier the skin, the likelier it is that stretch marks will develop.

Try to eat foods that promote health, especially foods high in vitamin A and C. Caffeine is something to watch too because it is an agent that helps stretch marks develop, so keep an eye on the amount you take during the day.

In addition to these tips, you can try to find a stretch marks treatment that is good for you. It is easy to find over-the-counter creams and lotions that can help you reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These creams and lotions can help eliminate new marks and make your skin a lot firmer.

The earlier you start treating a stretch mark, the more chances you have to eliminate it. There are also products that are made to prevent stretch marks. A good moisturizing lotion can help a lot. Another option is to consult your physician for a prescription cream. If you want a more effective or faster method, you can also look into laser surgery.

Even though it is the most expensive method to get rid of scars, it is also the fastest and most efficient. This procedure is usually used on older stretch marks and generally, 6 to 8 sessions are needed to see effective results. Still, remember that there is no procedure that works for every body.

Prevention is always the best stretch marks treatment for this kind of conditions. However, if you are already developing these marks, try a natural home remedy for stretch marks. The Bio Body cream line is the best treatment to prevent pregnancy stretch marks and to erase them.

Biological solution for the removal of stretch marks

Our cream utilizes biological activators of your own body's skin growth factors to prevent and eliminate stretch marks (stria atrophica, striae distensae).

It contains molecules that play a crucial role in identifying damaged tissues to then dissolve them through the action of enzymes that release their amino-acid and other components for the rebuilding of healthy tissues.

It triggers the production of fibroblasts, the cells in the basal membrane of the skin that give rise to new collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans.

BIO BODY CREAM

FOR SCARS & STRETCH MARKS

For the treatment of stretch marks and body scars. Not for facial application because it contains a higher content of our biological serum than our other creams. This difference results in a thin protective film on the applied area which may feel tacky on the face.

$79.98 for 120 grams = 4 oz.

BIOSKINEXFOL

FOR RAISED SCARS & OLD STRETCH MARKS

A home microdermabrasion cream with high quality microcrystals, the same that professionals use to breakdown and polish away hard, rough and old scar tissues. Allows for a deeper penetration of the biological natural skin moisturizing and regeneration serum that is combined with the crystals in the microdermabrasion cream.

$89 for 120 grams = 4 oz.