It is true that when you bulk up weight fast, you will get stretch marks. This only happens when you become overweight. This also happens even when you gain weight due to exercise. However, if you exercise in a steady manner, you will not put too much pressure on your skin due to your growing muscles. You will be giving it a chance to adjust and be more elastic. Here are examples of good exercises that will target the stretch marks on your thigh and buttocks areas.
1.Leg Lift 1 – Start by sitting on a chair with both your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on your side, holding the chair. Slowly lift both your legs until they are stretched straight in front of you. Then lift your legs about 6 inches. Slowly return them to their extended position. Repeat these 8 to 10 times. But once you get the hang of it, you can…
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You often hear people attribute their physical conditions to stress. When some people get acne, they blame stress. When they get tummy troubles, they blame stress. Even for some serious diseases such as cancer, stress plays a role. And when it comes to stretch marks, stress can be one of the things to blame as well.
Stretch marks, as experts say, occur when your skin loses its elasticity. This loss of elasticity is caused by many things. One is hormonal changes when women get pregnant or when children reach puberty. Another reason is when people gain or lose weight rapidly.
The latter reason is related to stress. People react to stress differently. One of the common ways that people cope with stress is to find comfort in food. For some strange reason, food makes them feel happy. For some unnatural and wrong reason, food, for some people, is one of of the strong weapons against stress.
In…
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Can you avoid stretch marks? How do we do it when its causes are as powerful as genes and hormones? Is it even possible to stop them from appearing on your skin? You will be glad to know that it is.
You have probably read or been told that the common causes of stretch marks are hormonal changes and rapid weight loss or weight gain. While we can control our weight, there really is nothing you can do about your hormonal changes. This is true when you reach puberty or when you get pregnant.
Moreover, you already probably know that genes play a big role on stretch marks. Whether or not you will get stretch marks is pretty much written on your genes. However, just because you have the predisposition, it does not mean that you will actually contract the disease.
Yes, you can avoid stretch marks but you have to be very persistent. First off,…
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Most of us are under the impression that stretch marks occur naturally and we should just find ways to reduce their visibility when they decide to grace our skin with their presence. This is true in most cases. Naturally, when women get pregnant, around 90% of them get stretch marks. Naturally, when we lose or gain weight drastically, we get stretch marks as well. Naturally, puberty can lead to stretch marks, too. But did you know that there are instances when stretch marks can occur by unnatural means? There are instances when medications that your doctor might prescribe to you can make stretch marks appear on your skin.
You already know that hormonal changes can lead to stretch marks. This is exactly what happens when we reach puberty or when women get pregnant. But you might not be aware that there are medicines that cause hormonal changes as well.
One example of medication that causes stretch marks…
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While stretch marks can be quite unsightly, you shouldn’t lose hope! Although no ‘cure” for stretch marks exists, several effective methods for treating them are available. Here are some of the most popular ones:
1. Lasers
While this method for removing stretch marks can be quite effective, using lasers to remove stretch marks can be quite pricey. In addition to that, results from the surgery can vary significantly.
2. Chemical peels
In this process, a weak acid form removes the skin’s top layers. This creates the production of skin cells in epidermal layers underneath. The result is that the skin appears smoother and stretch marks are less conspicuous.
3. Lotions and creams
While these products can’t reach the skin’s dermis layer, they can help to relieve stretch mark symptoms such as dryness and itchiness.
4. Natural oils
Massaging your skin with such oils can help to repair the epidermis and improve the…
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While you strive to gain muscles while bodybuilding, you may also gain stretch marks. Weightlifters frequently get stretch marks due to the skin’s stretching during the speedy growth of muscle. It’s common for people to get stretch marks in the following areas:
arms
buttocks
chest
hips
stomach
thighs
However, weightlifters can use certain methods for preventing and treating stretch. Here are some of the most common ones:
1. Moisturizing creams
Many experts believe that adding moisture to the skin allows it to become more flexible, and thus prevent stretch marks. Stretch marks can become less visible by using a substance called “alpha hydroxyl acid” to remove the skin’s top cell layer.
2. Healthy diet
To prevent stretch marks, you should consider eating foods that are high in Vitamins A, C, and D; zinc, and protein. You should also drink about 8-10 glasses of water daily, in order to maintain healthy skin.
3. Surgery
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Is it possible to treat stretch marks during pregnancy? In fact, you can use some methods to battle stretch marks after you become pregnant.
Unfortunately, the likelihood that you’ll obtain stretch marks during your pregnancy has a lot to do with your genes. In other words, some people are simply more likely to obtain stretch marks, than others are. Stretch marks occur when your skin grows so quickly that the fibers can’t sustain the growth. When the skin tears, it results in stretch marks that are colored violet.
The vast majority of pregnant women have stretch marks during their pregnancy. Besides on the stomach, they often appear on the breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks.
However, it’s possible to battle back before you even give birth! For instance, using a circular motion you could rub your stomach many times daily. Some popular substances that pregnant women use include creams and oils. These oils and…
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Did you know that hormones are basically the cause of stretch marks? However, you shouldn’t assume that you need to be overweight or pregnant in order to get them. In fact, more people than you might realize have stretch marks. But many sufferers keep them under wraps by covering them with clothing or simply not mentioning their stretch marks.
The hormone activity related to stretch marks typically occurs during:
* The growth of teenagers
* abrupt changes in environmental or physical conditions
* particular medications (and mainly steroids)
* quick weight loss or weight gain
* long deficiency of particular nutrients
Here’s what happens when stretch marks form. The body processes or sends faulty data about the development of the skin. Afterwards, the skin manufactures an inadequate quantity of elastin and collagen, which create the skin’s connective tissue. Then when these connective tissues are incapable of holding up when the skin becomes pulled…
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You could probably recognize a stretch mark in a lineup of skin abnormalities, but what exactly causes them? Understanding how stretch marks form can help in treating and avoiding them.
When skin becomes stretched so much that it starts to break down then stretch marks form. Think of the process as a rubber band losing its stretchiness. When the skin loses elastin and collagen, various skin abnormalities can occur, including stretch marks. When this happens, the stretch marks that appear typically are visible through the skin’s top layer (the epidermis).
Normal physical development frequently causes stretch marks, and particularly in females. Natural causes of stretch marks include hormones, pregnancy, and rapid physical growth. Meanwhile, major stretch marks often result from various medications.
What actually happens to the skin when stretch marks form on your skin? A weakness in the skin’s sustaining structure results in various layers of skin splitting. This causes the skin to become discolored…
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When I was young, I thought only pregnant women and overweight people get stretch marks. This is why when I discovered stretch marks on my buttocks around the time that I hit puberty, I got a little bit confused. I did not realize that I had misconceptions about stretch marks. Most people do, too. So in order for us to understand and deal with them better, it is best to correct these misconceptions. Here are a few:
1.Stretch marks are health threats. No they are not. They are a sign that your skin is not healthy but they are not fatal nor will they cause you other serious conditions.
2.Only women get stretch marks. This is not true. Men get stretch marks, too. Those who are into bodybuilding get stretch marks when they bulk up. You will also notice that overweight men have stretch marks on their tummy, thighs, arms, and buttocks.
3.When you lose weight, the…
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