Stretch marks are unsightly streaks or stripes with an off-color hue that occur on the surface of the skin due to rapid stretching of skin or unusual weight gain/loss. As the name suggests, these streaks are primarily caused by stretching of skin beyond its physiological limit. Your skin is fairly elastic and resumes its original shape when released after stretching. However, when stretched beyond its physiological limit, the elastic fibers just under the surface of skin break, leading to scarring on the surface of skin, called stretch marks. However, this is not the only reason behind the formation of zebra streaks on the skin. These unsightly, reddish-purple streaks develop in a variety of circumstances including:
Pregnancy:
Pregnancy is probably the most common and realistic cause of Stretch marks, with 8 out of 10 pregnant women getting these streaks on their abdomen. A woman gains 20 to 25 pounds on average during pregnancy, so this does not need an explanation of why stretch marks are mostly associated with pregnancy.
Rapid Weight Gain:
Putting on a lot of weight quickly, over a short period of time also results in the formation of Stretch marks. Substantial weight loss can also cause stretch marks. Athletes, bodybuilders, and weightlifters also get these unsightly streaks on their legs and upper arms as well chest area as their muscles grow in size quickly.
Puberty:
Young people experience growth spurts during puberty, i.e. their body develops quickly and forcefully during this phase, and this leads to the appearance of stretch marks, especially on knees, thighs and buttock areas. Boys also get these off-color streaks on shoulders and back.
Family History:
If your mother has stretch marks on her thighs or abdomen, you are more likely to develop them during postpubescent or pregnancy. These stripes can affect male and female members of a family but they most commonly occur in women.
Medications:
Certain medications also contribute to the appearance of stretch marks. Corticosteroid medicines are particularly known for causing these unappealing stripes on the skin. Creams and lotions used for treating numerous skin conditions, such as eczema medications, are known to have corticosteroids.
Though these unsightly and unappealing stripes do not cause any serious health risk, people often seek treatment for the way they look, and luckily there are numerous treatment options available as well. If you are also seeking Stretch Marks Treatment in Dubai, Laser Skin Care may be the right place to visit. The clinic also offers free online consultations. So no matter where you are, simply fill the consultation form present on the company’s own website and take your first step towards smooth, clear legs and abdomen.
