Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
So what can we do if we have stretch marks? Do we just lose hope altogether? Fortunately, there are now thousands of ways to cover up stretch marks. But which of those are both practical and effective? Many of us are just so busy. We’re busy working, studying, caring for the kids as well [...]
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Stretch marks are cosmetically unpleasing to all eyes. They really do get in the way of people’s self-confidence. And even in some cases, they prevent people from socializing. They aren’t harmful physically, but they are emotionally and psychologically. However, there are solutions to stretch marks. If you want to know how to remove stretch [...]
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Stretch marks come in many forms and colors. They can be reddish, purplish or whitish marks that appear on the skin due to several different reasons. They can be small at first and then become quite noticeable. Because of their unsightly appearance, many people who have them can lose their confidence in social settings.
Those [...]
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Stretch marks are really common among people of all ages and whether you are a man or woman. The unfortunate truth is that not many people realize that stretch marks are indeed preventable. Below are 5 easy steps to preventing stretch marks.
Step 1: Eat Well
When you gain weight fast, the skin doesn’t have the [...]
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Women should start to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy so that when the baby is born, they are not going to be left with ugly scars on their bellies. A stretch mark is basically a scar beneath the skin. Just like any scar, it is hard to get rid of, especially since it is [...]
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Many would be mothers ask, can stretch marks go away after giving birth? But answering this question is not an easy task. Stretch marks are actually scars. As we all know, scars are difficult to get rid of. If this is the case, then do stretch marks go away?
How Do I Get Stretch Marks?
Stretch [...]
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Stretch marks are an unsightly blemish that can cause discomfort as well. The overall dryness of skin around stretch marked areas can cause itchiness and even burning sensations.
Stretch marks are usually a naturally occurring condition especially in people who have reached puberty or in pregnant women. Both situations have one thing in common and [...]
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009
This is a fast paced world that we live in. Most people want their food fast, medicines to work instantly and this is summarized by the phrase- everyone wants to be gratified in an instant. Although there are advantages to getting what you desire in a blinking of an eye, there are undesirable consequences [...]
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
One of the biggest problems with skin these days is the development of stretch marks. Let’s face it; they are not nice to look at and they also suggest that one who has them is not really healthy at all.
Of course, stretch marks may indicate that the dermis is not strong enough to support [...]
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Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Dermatology defines stretch marks as striae, and it refers to the scarring of skin that leaves a silvery white mark. Technically, this happens when there is a tearing of the dermis and the problem is these marks do not disappear very quickly and some can even last a lifetime.
How does it occur? Stretch marks [...]
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