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Suggest Remedies For Stretch Marks On Thighs, Back, Near Shoulder And Buttock
Question: I find many streatch marks on my body and many parts like in thighs,on my back, near shoulder and bottox. My brother also has the same problem.
please give solution for this to remove stretch marks??
please give solution for this to remove stretch marks??
Brief Answer:
Tretinoin cream, laser treatment & fractional photothermolysis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
It has been seen that some cases of stretch marks show response to topical tretinoin 0.1 percent cream at night in minute amounts but it has to be continued for atleast 12-14 weeks.
Still better response has been seen with laser treatment and fractional photothermolysis.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Tretinoin cream, laser treatment & fractional photothermolysis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic
It has been seen that some cases of stretch marks show response to topical tretinoin 0.1 percent cream at night in minute amounts but it has to be continued for atleast 12-14 weeks.
Still better response has been seen with laser treatment and fractional photothermolysis.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Can I know the specific reason why streatch marks appears??? Is it a skin disease??
Brief Answer:
Rapid increase in size, obesity, topical & oral steroid, cushing's disease
Detailed Answer:
Stretch marks are basically linear scars which are produced by stretching of the skin.
They are commonly seen in persons who develop rapid increase in the size of a particular region like on the shoulders of weightlifters when their muscle mass increases rapidly or in persons who are obese.
They may also be induced by local or systemic steroid therapy or in persons suffering from cushing's disease.
Rapid increase in size, obesity, topical & oral steroid, cushing's disease
Detailed Answer:
Stretch marks are basically linear scars which are produced by stretching of the skin.
They are commonly seen in persons who develop rapid increase in the size of a particular region like on the shoulders of weightlifters when their muscle mass increases rapidly or in persons who are obese.
They may also be induced by local or systemic steroid therapy or in persons suffering from cushing's disease.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
So to identify the particular cause are there any test i can take??
Brief Answer:
Go for serum cortisol levels and blood sugar fasting
Detailed Answer:
All the causes can be ruled out by noting the medical history of the patient. To rule out cushing's disease go for serum cortisol levels and blood sugar fasting.
Go for serum cortisol levels and blood sugar fasting
Detailed Answer:
All the causes can be ruled out by noting the medical history of the patient. To rule out cushing's disease go for serum cortisol levels and blood sugar fasting.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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