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Question: Hello,
What is a good medication to get rid of stretch marks?I used Aloevera, coconut, vit E creams and it didn't help. What is the best one to get rid of them?
What is a good medication to get rid of stretch marks?I used Aloevera, coconut, vit E creams and it didn't help. What is the best one to get rid of them?
Brief Answer:
Use tretinoin cream once daily at night
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern
Stretch marks are an inevitable result of pregnancy or other similar process which would lead to stretching of skin more than than the tensile strength of skin leading to rupture of collagen fibres. Stretch marks wont completely disappear with anything. There appearance can only be improved. You may use tretinoin 0.05 % cream (Retino A 0.05% cream) once daily at night for 4-6 months.
Regards
Use tretinoin cream once daily at night
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern
Stretch marks are an inevitable result of pregnancy or other similar process which would lead to stretching of skin more than than the tensile strength of skin leading to rupture of collagen fibres. Stretch marks wont completely disappear with anything. There appearance can only be improved. You may use tretinoin 0.05 % cream (Retino A 0.05% cream) once daily at night for 4-6 months.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you so much.That's is the best one right ? I am using VaporRub because I seem videos in YouTube and people said it would help. What do you think?
Brief Answer:
Use tretinoin cream; once every night
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, tretnoin cream is a very good option. It would improve the cosmetic appearance if used regularly over months. As I said, nothing can completely remove stretch marks.
VaporRub is not going to help. Instead it might lead to skin irritation. I would suggest you to discontinue it.
Regards
Use tretinoin cream; once every night
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, tretnoin cream is a very good option. It would improve the cosmetic appearance if used regularly over months. As I said, nothing can completely remove stretch marks.
VaporRub is not going to help. Instead it might lead to skin irritation. I would suggest you to discontinue it.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I got you. Appreciate it . Are there any more options?
Brief Answer:
Procedures to improve appearance of stretch marks
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, sessions of Microneedling i.e Dermaroller and / or Fractional CO 2 Laser resurfacing are options which can be considered in addition to using the cream.
Regards
Procedures to improve appearance of stretch marks
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, sessions of Microneedling i.e Dermaroller and / or Fractional CO 2 Laser resurfacing are options which can be considered in addition to using the cream.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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