How To Prevent Stretch Marks During Weight Loss
Over weight is an issue for every 7 out of 10 people in the world. But, the worse fear of losing that over weight is the after effects which come in the form of stretch marks. Stretch marks are parallel lines appearing mostly on the buttocks, thighs, upper arms, breasts and stomach.
Who Is At Risk Of Getting Stretch Marks?
- A pregnant woman
- A person losing drastic amounts of weight
- A person with a history of corticosteroid medications
- A person who is CaucasianA person who is Caucasian
- Having a dramatic weight gain or loss due to depression
What Is The Cause Of Stretch Marks?
- People who do not have enough flexibility in their skin tend to get stretch marks with tugging and stretching in due time.
- Very rare cases have the effects of stretch marks due to medications such as corticosteroids.
- Having increased levels of cortisone hormone which is produced by the adrenal glands. This hormone reduces the elasticity of the skin leading to stretch marks with even slight tugging and stretching.
- When people lose or gain weight in a short period of time, the skin does not get enough time to stretch or contract naturally with elasticity and thus cause stretch marks.
- Cushing’s syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and other adrenal gland disorders can cause stretch marks by increasing the amount of cortisone in your body.
How To Identify Stretch Marks?
There is no different way to identify stretch marks. Just a look is enough. The lines appear parallel to each other and have a purple or grey color at times. On touch, they may feel slightly rigid than the normal skin. At times, they may even feel itchy and sore.
Are They Dangerous?
No, stretch marks are not dangerous and they disappear naturally with time. They only cause a little discomfort in the visual of the person towards his/her body’s outlook. Stretch marks are just like a wrinkle when the cloth is stretched and tugged rapidly. Just like they disappear, these will too. Otherwise, they are not dangerous to health at all.
How To Cure Them?
There are many expensive and non-guaranteed methods of removing stretch marks. Although, they even on their best shots still leave some visual of the marks.
So, rather than trying to cure them with a huge chunk of expense, try to adapt to it and start exercising. Yoga is one of the best ways to lose stretch marks. Stretch marks disappear slowly but if left natural, vanish completely.
Natural oil massages help the skin gain its elasticity and boost the process of removing stretch marks. Oils made out of coconut, almond and groundnut are useful in rejuvenation of the skin.
Can You Prevent Stretch Marks?
Not really.
Only in the case of weight loss or gain, one can control their body from getting stretch marks. People believe in getting things done as quickly as possible. But, when it comes to weight loss, it is not the same.
People who tend to work out rapidly to lose huge chunks of fat do not understand that the skin does not have enough natural tendency of contracting at the speed they are making it to. So, pace down the speed of losing weight and consult your doctor before losing weight to know about your skin and possibilities of stretch marks.
Conclusion
Stretch marks are a nightmare to many and just a thing to ignore for many either. It depends on how you got them and whether you are letting them disappear or promoting them to extend even further. They cause no harm to your health and will disappear in a slow yet confirm tenure of time if left untouched by other external ailments or surgeries.
