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How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks In Groin Area And Armpits?
Question: I have strech mark like lines in groin and arm pit. Is this due to any infection? I am seeing this for past 8 months. Pls advice. Images attached for reference.
Brief Answer:
Stretch marks are due to skin stretching and rupture of collagen
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us..
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
These are Classical Stretch Marks. This is not due to any infection.
Weight gain Or weight loss are the most common causes.
In males, muscle/ body building and intake of supplements are also a common cause for stretch marks.
Other common causes are Oral/ systemic steroids and topical potent steroid application
Stretch marks form as a result of RUPTURE of collagen framework of the dermis, as a result of stretching of skin.
On running the fingers over the abdomen, they can be felt as a gap in the skin.
Formation of stretch marks is a type of atrophic scaring.
Stretch marks are permanent.
You may use Tretinoin 0.025% Or 0.05% cream, once daily at night, to improve the appearance but they won't go away completely.
regards
Stretch marks are due to skin stretching and rupture of collagen
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us..
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
These are Classical Stretch Marks. This is not due to any infection.
Weight gain Or weight loss are the most common causes.
In males, muscle/ body building and intake of supplements are also a common cause for stretch marks.
Other common causes are Oral/ systemic steroids and topical potent steroid application
Stretch marks form as a result of RUPTURE of collagen framework of the dermis, as a result of stretching of skin.
On running the fingers over the abdomen, they can be felt as a gap in the skin.
Formation of stretch marks is a type of atrophic scaring.
Stretch marks are permanent.
You may use Tretinoin 0.025% Or 0.05% cream, once daily at night, to improve the appearance but they won't go away completely.
regards
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