Many of people all over the world suffer from stretchmarks. Both men and women will find them showing after periods of rapid growth such as puberty. Women, of course, suffer with them post pregnancy.
They occur as our skin tries to maintain its expansion with the rate of growth in the bones, muscles or, in the instance of pregnancy, baby. Invariably though, it fails to do so and tears form in the middle layer of skin, referred to as the Dermis. These tears appear as red streaks initially and fade gradually to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks in actual fact are areas of skin with lower levels of collagen. As the dermis is ripped apart during the growth phase, it does not manage to heal itself so that it appears like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic concern as there is practically no medical disadvantage to having stretch marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don’t look very nice.
Treating stretch marks involves boosting the levels of collagen within the Dermis layer of skin. This is best done by enhancing your own physical natural ability to generate collagen rather than introducing it from external sources. The most common technique for doing this is micro needling, using a Derma roller or other collagen induction therapies.
The other additional advantage of this type of treatment, is the way in which it boosts the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the commonly used bio oil. It gives these lotions the ideal conditions to permeate the upper levels of skin to a far greater degree providing a much enhanced result.
As with anything health or medical related, it is vital to do your research and consult your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
