Remedies for Stretchmarks|Helping you find cures for stretch marks!

So often a skin problem during pregnancy or significant changes in weight, stretch marks can prove unsightly, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Scars will appear with some discoloration at first, but fade as they age. The scarring can leave voids in the skin where the dermis layer has been torn beneath the surface. Stretch marks are most likely to occur in areas of the body where fat is stored at high levels. The belly is an especially frequent area for women who are pregnant or go through hormonal changes.

Common causes of stretch marks.

Puberty, weight gain, hormonal changes and pregnancy all test the elasticity of human skin. Many times the skin is not flexible enough to withstand the tension from the growng body and tears at the dermis level. Though stretch marks don’t pose any definitive health risks, the cosmetic problems they pose are accompanied in many cases by itching or tightness at the breaking point of the dermis. Research seems to indicate that the tearing of the skin is due primarily to genetics. While controlling genetic make-up is impossible, scientists and dermatologists have been addressing the issue of stretch marks for years in search of a viable treatment.

How to remove stretch marks.

Cocoa butter is often promoted as having a healing property that remedies stretch marks. While considered an effective moisturizer there is no evidence that cocoa butter actually heals stretch marks or improves their appearance. Without a cream that can penetrate into the dermis or promote healthy rehabilitation of the area, the options for stretch marks treatment are limited to cosmetic procedures to fix the appearance of skin after the fact. Many people affected by this condition will undergo dermabrasion or laser procedures to smooth the skin in an area where the dermis was torn underneath. These methods can prove costly and often involve some recovery time.