Suggest Medication For Itchy Stretch Marks

Posted on Sun, 17 Aug 2014

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Sun, 17 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : hello. I am 15 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy. i have stretch marks and now the area near my lower abdomen is itchy. Is there any oinment available to remove or reduce the stretch marks and the itchiness.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, you can reduce your itching.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Please do not get upset but there is no treatment available in the market which prevent stretch marks to appear.
You can only reduce stretch marks and their itchiness.
The ointment which are available in the market mainly containing retinoids and glycolic acid. they are harmful during pregnancy, so you can used it after your delivery.
There are some suggestion for you-
1) You should always moisten your skin with hydrating lotion, coconut oil, bio oil,cocca butter or olive oil.
2) Drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated.
3) Do exercise to check on your weight( steady increase of your weight, no sudden weight gain)
4) Eat healthy diet rich in vitamin E, A and C.
5) To decrease itchiness you can use coconut oil with camphor( kapoor) and apply over your belly.
6) Avoid scratching.
7) You can use lactocalamine lotion.
Please do not worry about your stretch marks they fed away by their own after delivery.
So enjoy your motherhood.
I think I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj