{"id":14379,"date":"2016-03-07T16:00:32","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/?p=14379"},"modified":"2016-03-07T05:25:43","modified_gmt":"2016-03-06T21:25:43","slug":"stretch-marks-happen-can-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/beauty\/body\/stretch-marks-happen-can-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Stretch Marks Happen? Can We Avoid Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stretch marks<\/strong>, zebra prints, why oh why does this happen to our body? Many of us may be afflicted by them due to rapid weight gain through our adult years, or perhaps rapid weight loss, or even pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Either way, they do leave their mark and while we would wish they would go away, unless you do laser surgery – nothing will make them fade completely. The trick to this situation is to find them endearing, learn to love them and accept them as part of you. (I call them my zebra walk).<\/p>\n

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What are stretch marks exactly and why do they happen?
\nCan we avoid them?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stretch marks typically appear as bands of parallel lines on your skin. These lines are a different color and texture than your normal skin, and they range from purple to bright pink to light gray. When you touch stretch marks with your fingers, you might feel a slight ridge or indentation on your skin.<\/p>\n

You can have stretch marks just about anywhere, but they\u2019re most common on your stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks.<\/p>\n

What causes them?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stretch marks have been found to be a result of skin stretching and an increase of cortisone in your system. Cortisone is a hormone naturally produced by your adrenal glands. However, having too much of this hormone can make your skin lose its elasticity.<\/p>\n

What treatments can we use?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stretch marks often fade with time. If you don\u2019t want to wait, there are treatments that can improve their appearance. However, no treatment can make stretch marks disappear completely.<\/p>\n

According to Healthline.com, there are several ways to improve the appearance of stretch marks:<\/p>\n