Skin Scars Called Stretch Marks
Stretch marks do not discriminate against race. All races can have stretch marks. Neither gender nor age is discriminated against either when it comes to who can get stretch marks. Stretch marks are scars on the skin which are discolored. The reason a person gets a stretch mark is because of tearing of the skin. They do lighten and become less prominent as time goes by, but do not disappear entirely. They are caused by a sudden or constant pulling on the skin.
What can be done about ugly stretch marks? Some stretch marks are severe enough to need medical treatment and are generally removed by surgery. A Tummy tuck is one way of surgically removing stretch marks on the lower abdomen. This is especially popular with ladies who have gotten stretch marks due to pregnancy.
Another way to make these ugly scars disappear is with Laser Surgery. The surgeon uses the laser to burn tiny sections of each individual scar over several visits to him until the scars are barely visible. This doesn't mean they are gone. They are just lighter and less noticeable.
There are many, many companies who want to sell you creams or ointments just for Stretch Mark removal. Keeping your skin healthy is always a good thing.
Are you embarrassed to wear your new swimsuit? If you are too self-conscious to wear a low cut blouse because of the scars on your chest then help is out there for you.
Can they be prevented? Yes, they can to some extent. Hormones can be the culprit for some stretch marks especially during puberty, pregnancy, hasty changes in a person's weight, ecological or physical circumstances, or even medications can cause stretch marks to happen. Stretch marks appear more in women than they do in men. Simply because women are more likely to have their weights go up and down or become pregnant.
The main cause for stretch marks is hormones. Stretch marks can be prevented by a healthy well-balanced diet. Keeping yourself healthy is always the best policy.