8.18.2007

Stretch Marks

I found an informational site on what causes and treatment for stretch marks, unfotunately it's a little ad-laden, but it still has some good stuff:

http://www.strangemarks.com/

Treatments include:

"Home remedy for stretch marks , stretch mark remover and other things
Stretch marks do fade over time (about six to twelve months) and become much less noticeable than they are when they are new. There is little you can do when you have stretch marks without the intervention of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon though much research is going on in this area.

There are many collagen creams on the market which claim to improve stretch marks, such as those featured in the products section. (pasted below)
Laser treatment
Surgery
Tretinoin - Retin A
Cocoa butter cream claims to soften scars
Some people think zinc supplements help but as with all supplements, check with your doctor.
Fake tanning creams and lotions can camouflage stretch marks but regular suntanning will not help as they are not pigmented and will not change colour in the sun as the rest of your skin will.

Home remedies include:
vitamin E oil, which some believe can help prevent stretch marks in the first place
olive oil
caster oil
coffee beans
peanut butter"

Products Suggested:

"So here are our current favourite featured products. Each of them offers a full refund if you are less than satisfied with the results after you have tried them. We think they will help you. They are:
1 StriVectin from Klein Becker
2 Barmon Stretch Mark Cream
3 Stretta from Zenmed"

http://www.strangemarks.com/index.html

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