White Stretch Marks:
What You Need To Know

White stretch marks, from the term itself, are stretch marks that are not red or purple, but are white in color. The thought of having these stretch marks is probably driving you crazy. Or at least, these white lines are driving you away from wearing belly-baring, barely-there two-piece bikinis in public places for fear of being stared at, and worse, being ridiculed. Fortunately, you can ease your fears by knowing all about them and knowing that there are things you can do to bid them adieu.

What Are They?

Quite simply, stretch marks are the scars left behind when there is rapid skin growth followed by skin deflation. This usually happens during pregnancy and/or weight gain followed by weight loss.

At first, stretch marks will appear red or pink in fair people and dark brown in medium complexions. Over time, these scars will fade until they are nearly white in color, often a silvery white.

Where Do White Stretch Marks Show?

Unfortunately for bikini-loving people, stretch marks can appear in every body part, no places barred. However, the fat-laden parts are the favorite target areas for scarring

You will definitely notice them around the abdomen (near your belly button), in your breasts, upper arms and underarms, inner and outer thighs, hips and buttocks. So, you will certainly be hesitant about going in the nude, or even topless, to hedonistic resorts where plenty of young people congregate.

How Will Stretch Marks Affect Your Health?

Fortunately, those white wiggly lines will not affect your body’s normal functions simply because these are not health risks. However, it can pose a risk to your peace of mind so doing something about them is probably best for your mental health.

What Are the Steps to Avoid Stretch Marks?

White stretch marks can be prevented from marring your skin. However, if you already have them, don’t despair because there is hope for you yet. These skin care tips ought to help you in this area:

• Regularly apply anti-stretch marks cream and/or lotion into the areas affected. Not only will you be moisturizing the body areas, further delaying the effects of ageing and the appearance of skin lines, you will also be minimizing the unsightly visage of the scars themselves.

• Exfoliate regularly to help your skin eliminate dead skin cells, which contribute to the prominence of the stretch marks. Use a gentle scrubber like loofah or washcloth from once to twice a week only. Do not scrub too hard and too often as you will only wash away the nutrients and fluids naturally present in the skin.

• Apply circular massaging motions to the affected areas. This will help better blood flow and better distribution of nutrients to the skin, which in turn will help in beautifying the appearance of your skin. Besides, the soothing effects can be very beneficial to your mood so you have everything to gain and nothing to lose with massage.

• Undergo laser therapy. This is one of the most effective ways to combat stretch marks even in its advanced white stages. You have to go to a licensed medical practitioner, who will prescribe creams to hasten the process.

• Get microdermabrasion treatments. You will need several treatments to see appreciable results but the time, money and effort will be well worth it.

Ultimately, these tips will help you get rid of your white stretch marks, regardless of the type.

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