January 11, 2009
Stretch Marks – The Facts.
Many of individuals all over the world suffer from strech marks. Both men and women will find them appearing after periods of significant growth such as puberty. Women, more often than not,as is often the case, suffer with them after pregnancy.
They occur as our skin attempts to keep up with the level of growth in the bones, muscles or, in the instance of pregnancy, baby. Invariably though, it fails to do so and tears form in the middle layer of skin, referred to as the Dermis. These tears appear as red streaks at first and fade gradually to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks in actual fact are areas of skin with reduced levels of collagen. As the dermis is ripped apart during the growth phase, it does not manage to restore itself so that it looks like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is practically no medical disadvantage to having stretch marks.
Stretch marks treatment involves increasing the collagen levels within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by enhancing your own bodies natural ability to produce collagen rather than introducing it from alternative sources. The best way of doing this is medical needling using a dermaroller, which is a type of collagen induction therapy.
The other additional benefit of this type of treatment, is the way in which it boosts the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the commonly used bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin far more effectively providing a much improved result.
As with anything health or medical related, it is vital to do your research and go and see your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
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