Stretch Marks on Breast 101:
The 4 Ws and 1H

Stretch marks on breast areas are a common problem in women. Although stretch marks are also found in other areas of the body, most notably and visibly on the abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks and hips, their presence on one breast can pose problems.

For one thing, there is the matter of symmetry. After all, one flawless breast and one imperfect breast, skin-wise, can be a jarring sight. For another thing, it does put focus on the asymmetrical growth of your breasts during its development in your pubescent years and during your pregnancy. In that line, it pays to know basic knowledge about stretch marks on breast to help you look for solutions to the problem.

What

Stretch marks are those small reddish or pinkish or purplish or whitish lines, color being different from one woman to the next due to natural skin complexion and age of the scars themselves, which mar the skin smoothness of your breast. You will notice, too, that the size and length of stretch marks varies from one individual to the next.

When and Who

Stretch marks on breast areas are the result of their enlargement during your puberty years and pregnancy periods. During puberty, your breasts will develop from flat mounds to rounded globes, which are one of the hallmarks of the female reproductive system. Unfortunately, your breasts are not perfectly symmetrical due in part to growth rate differences. You need not worry though because this is normal for most women.

During pregnancy, your breasts will become filled with milk in preparation for lactation. Thus, your breasts will grow and the skin will expand in the process. Later on, when you have stopped breastfeeding and your breasts return to normal, stretch marks will appear. Again, the fact that your breasts are innately asymmetrical comes into play – your bigger breast will likely have stretch marks than the smaller one.

Fortunately for men, stretch marks on the breast area are rare. Just one of the things women have to rant about the other half of the species.

Why

Don’t worry because stretch marks are not punishments from the Heavens above. These are simply the natural result of skin being pulled by rapid growth as in the case of quick weight gain and weight loss.

The skin is held together by collagen, which is the main protein of connective tissue in mammals like humans. This protein makes skin elastic and supple, thus, you will often encounter it as an ingredient of anti-stretch marks formulations. However, when skin is overstretched, collagen breaks down and scars are left in place. And thus was born your stretch marks.

How

If you already have stretch marks on your breast, don’t fret because there is hope for you yet. With various anti-stretch creams in the market today, some of which needs your doctor’s prescription, you can get back your flawless breast, skin-wise!

The secret is in following the recommended applications of these creams, lotions and ointments. Often, it is not how expensive these are but how diligently you apply yourself to the task of saying goodbye to your stretch marks.

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