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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Stretch Marks' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Stretch Marks 1. Causes And Cures Of Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Although doctors are not completely sure what causes stretch marks, there are several possibilities. Some people believe that stretch marks are caused by hormones. This belief is propagated because stretch marks tend to occur during pregnancy, adolescence and during periods of rapid weig... 2. Stretch Marks - How They Are Created And Treated - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks are a fact of life for most people. While annoying, there are clear reasons stretch marks occur and ways to avoid them. If you already have them, there are also ways to diminish their appearance on your skin. After stretch marks appear the skin will, unfortunately, no... Featured ArticleStretch Marks - Treatment And Prevention Stretch marks are lesions, or scars caused by over-stretching the skin. This sometimes occurs in puberty, and is most commonly seen in young women, although men can get them as well. When the body grows rapidly, as in puberty, the rapid growth can cause tearing under the skin, and the natural production of collagen is disrupted. Stretch marks appear commonly in women on the breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Stretch marks appear as lines in the skin, sometimes thin, or wider, depending on th ...
Read full story 3. Stretch Marks: Three Proven Treatments - By: Michael Russell Striae (stretch marks) are the purplish, red or black scars that appear on different areas of the body due to the skin being overstretched. Stretch marks can occur in either men or women. They can be the result of going through puberty, obesity, severe weight loss and pregnancy. &nb... 4. What You Need To Know About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks, you've probably seen them before; those ugly lines around your arms, stomach, legs and breasts. Anyone can develop them, even children and teenagers. What exactly are stretch marks and what causes them? Most importantly, can they be eliminated? Skin is the larg... 5. Stretch Marks - There's Nothing To Worry About - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks come from overstretching of the skin and are often due to pregnancy, puberty, or obesity. Stretch marks are scars usually created when pregnancy, puberty, or obesity affect the production of collagen. Although stretch marks are softer than normal skin and first appear to be... 6. Prevention Treatment For Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Our skin is supported by collagen and elastin. Suddenly gaining a lot of weight stretches the skin faster than it can handle. This can happen during pregnancy or puberty. Your skin can actually tear. That is when stretch marks appear. This can happen anywhere on your bo... 7. Stretch Marks - A Normal Part Of Life - By: Michael Russell There very rarely is a person around who doesn't have at least one stretch mark on their body. They are a normal part of puberty for most guys and girls. Stretch marks happen when a person grows or gains weight quickly. When this happens, they may get fine lines on their body, thes... 8. Stretch Marks - Treatment And Prevention - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks are lesions, or scars caused by over-stretching the skin. This sometimes occurs in puberty, and is most commonly seen in young women, although men can get them as well. When the body grows rapidly, as in puberty, the rapid growth can cause tearing under the skin, and the natural produc... 9. The Ugly Facts About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Women especially are extremely self-conscious and self-deprecating when it comes to their bodies. They fight a constant battle with refraining from physically picking themselves apart. Not to mention trying to hide their flaws from men they are wishing to impress. When you mention stretch marks ther... 10. Stretch Marks And Motherhood - By: Michael Russell Millions of mothers worldwide have stretch marks. These typically occur during pregnancy, when the skin is stretched for a long period of time. Stretch marks can be a very emotional experience for some women, especially new mothers who are experiencing high levels of stress and emotions. Fortunately... 11. Removing And Treating Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Many women have stretch marks - the "orange peel" and unsightly indentions on the sides of the stomach, beneath the arms, or below the buttocks. These marks can cause a great deal of embarrassment and hiding. Stretch marks have many causes; the most common of which are pregnancy or sudde... 12. Stretch Marks: A Threat To Everyone - By: Michael Russell With the image of pregnancy and motherhood, another image inevitably comes to mind. The threat of stretch marks on various parts of your body is something to worry about. Pregnancy is not the only way to get stretch marks but it is the way most women develop them over the course of their... 13. No Stretching Allowed – Tips To Avoid Those Dreaded Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks are scientifically known as are a form of scarring. They usually rear their ugly heads during puberty, or as the result of excessive weight gain, such as during pregnancy. Even people who engage in body building can get stretch marks. Stretch marks are the result of skin b... 14. Stretch Mark Removal For Good - By: Prweb New Technological Breakthrough Treatment Promises to Reduce or Even Eliminate the Most Stubborn Stretch Marks, For Good and in As Little As Fifteen Minutes. Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2004--A new development was introduced by Simon Ourian M.D., Presid... 15. About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell About Stretch Marks Its a fact of life; many women will end up with stretch marks. This happens to men as well, and both sexes may want to know what they can do about these red marks that have popped up on various parts of their bodies. You can't really get rid of them, but there are som... 16. Tea Tree Oil And Stretch Marks - By: Karin Manning Tea tree oil has been used by Australian aborigines for hundreds of years. It is no wonder that people are now turning to it in an effort to help prevent and get rid of stretch marks. It has many medicinal uses: antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic just to name a few. As well as treating commo... 17. About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Although there are many people who want to know about stretch marks and how to treat them, unfortunately there is very little information available. There are thousands of products out there that claim that they can treat stretch marks, but in fact, unless you really want to spend all of the money t... 18. Remove Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Do you want to remove stretch marks? Why remove stretch marks, it's a sign of accomplishiment!Having a baby is one of the happiest events in any womans life. Seeing that beautiful small person knowing they are a part of you. Many things come with having a baby including an increased feeling of pri... 19. Get Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Most people automatically assume that you can only get stretch marks if you are pregnant. Although many women who are expecting a baby do find themselves having to deal with these unwanted marks, they can be found on anyone at any time. The main reason that these marks appear is because t... 20. About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Some people think there's nothing that can be done about stretch marks. Once you've got 'em there here to stay. That turns out not to be true. First off, many stretch marks just fade over time, making them much less noticeable, and some people can live with them this way. You can also co... 21. About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Before seeking treatment for unsightly stretch marks it is a good idea to find out as much information about stretch marks as you can in general. In order to figure out which treatment approach for these kinds of scars is right for you it is necessary to conduct a little research. Learning about str... 22. About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell One thing you are never fully aware of when you become pregnant is about stretch marks. People tend to tell you about just about everything else under the sun that plagued them during their pregnancies, but no one seems to mention anything about stretch marks. It must be some sort of hidden secret... 23. Prevention Of Stretch Marks During Pregnancy - By: Michael Russell Stretch marks, medically known as Striae Gravid Arum, are the most common pregnancy related skin condition. Stretch marks are usually deep red (although sometimes blue) lines that appear on your tummy. They usually start at your navel and spread all across the abdomen. They also ca... 24. The Ugly Facts About Stretch Marks - By: Michael Russell Women especially are extremely self-conscious and self-deprecating when it comes to their bodies. They fight a constant battle with refraining from physically picking themselves apart. Not to mention trying to hide their flaws from men they are wishing to impress. When you mention stretch marks ... 25. Loose Skin - By: Michael Russell Weight loss can be a real pain in the behind. Now, I don't necessarily say this because the process itself is far too difficult for the average human. I say this because of the other factors that are often overlooked. What do you know about stretch marks and loose skin? These are common burdens that... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |