(STRETCH MARKS Vs TREATMENT) Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched beyond its normal range. These marks can be a turn off to women and embarrass some men. Probable Causes Of Stretch marks may include; 1. Weight gain: Men who eat very poor diet coupled with a sedentary lifestyle are likely to gain a lot of weight. With fat deposits under the skin, the skin ends up being stretched. Even when you may be able to lose the fat effectively by changing diet and exercise, the stretch marks will not go away. 2. Weightlifting: Some men lift weights for the purpose of packing on muscle mass. Regardless of the reason why they increase their muscle mass, they might have stretch marks on many parts of their bodies as a result of this. These stretch marks can seriously detract from whatever positive visuals may be acquired from lifting weights. 3. Steroids: Men who use steroids such as growth enhancement medications are likely to have stretch marks. This may lead to huge muscle enhancement (legal or otherwise), but it can also lead to the onset of visually troubling stretch marks. Some steroid hormones which are used to treat disease aggravate the appearance of stretch marks. 4. Adrenal gland diseases: There are many diseases which can affect the adrenal gland. Ehlers-Danlos and Marfan syndrome are among the most commonly cited of them. There can be other medical issues that can cause the onset of these marks. Other causes of stretch marks include rapid growth in adolescence and athletes training which build up muscle. Treating Stretch Marks: You can get rid of your stretch marks even without going to the doctor. Here are a few home remedies to use. A. Apricot scrub: A good apricot scrub exfoliates dead and damaged skin tissues found in stretch marks. It also helps tone and firm up the skin. It helps to fade out stretch marks. B. Aloe Vera: Massage the fleshy pulp of Aloe Vera on the stretch marks to tone and firm up the skin. The enzymes present in Aloe Vera promote the removal of damaged tissues while keeping healthy skin hydrated. C. Lemon juice: The natural acids in lemon juice can help fade and bleach stretch marks. Just rub the juice onto the affected areas using circular motions and then let it dry for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off. D. Cocoa/shea butter(Okwuma): Massaging cocoa butter or shea butter into your skin a couple of times a day helps moisturise dry skin. It also fades out stretch marks
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:48:30 +0000