Stretch marks

Stretch marks also striae are bands of parallel lines on the skin which appear as a result of over stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic but when overstretched the normal production of collagen( the major protein that makes the connective tissue in the skin)is disputed as a result scar called stretch marks appear.they are different in color and texture than the normal skin around, ranging from purple to bright pink to light grey.when touched one may feel slight ridge or indentation on the skin.stretch marks are lighter and often disappear overtime.

COMMON PLACES WHERE IT CAN FOUND
Stretch marks are not dangerous and can be found just about anywhere but are commonly found on the;
Stomach
Breast
Hip
Upper arm
Thigh
Buttocks

CAUSES OF STRETCH MARKS
-Rapid body change
-The use of steroid containing creams,lotion,pills,ointments(such as hydrocortisone)causes stretch marks by decreasing the skin ability to stretch.
-poor hydration
-during and after pregnancy
-may appear after weight gain or loss
-body building can cause stretch marks due rapid body change
-obesity
-Some genetic disorder such Cushing's syndrome, Marfan's syndrome,Ehler's-Denhos syndrome and other adrenal gland disorder cause also cause stretch marks

             PREVENTION 

The skin feeds on what we feed them with.
-keeping weight in healthy range by eating well and exercising
-Reduce gaining too much weight while pregnant
-Drinking water (stay hydrated)
-whether condition
-Avoid the use of corticosteroid medications
-Good diet(vitamin A and C help cell regeneration)

   MEDICAL TREATMENTS 

Stretch marks can't go away without the help of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.these doctors may use one of many treatments from surgery to technics
-pulsed dye laser therapy
-fractional photothermlysis
-microdermabrasion
-excimer laser stimulates