 Stretch marks are noted by their classic, linear streaks of ridging which are usually red, silver, or white. When they result from pregnancy, stretch marks are most commonly seen on the hips, abdomen, thighs, and breast. When growth spurts are the cause, striae are seen on the arms, legs, and lower back. Weight lifters get stretch marks in the areas they strive to build, including the shoulders, arms, and chest. In the past, home remedies and products made for other purposes have been most often used for stretch marks. Many of these products are unproved, but have been used for generation with wide variation in results. In the last several years, physicians have used the prescription product Retin-A, which has been reported to help but frequently causes Irritation. Stretch mark creams work by helping the skin's surface layers build and smooth the irregularities that appear as stretch marks. You are instructed to massage the cream into affected areas twice daily. Improvement should show after 4- weeks of use depending on the area covered. Services are available to minimize stretch marks at our clinics. To schedule service, please call Delanna at (916) 971-1414. |