Stretch marks are the white to red lines that you might see on your abdomen, hips, thighs, or other parts of your body. Aside from the appearance, you might also notice extreme itchiness
While stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body, they tend to develop on
areas where you’ve gained a lot of weight in a short amount of time.
At first, new stretch marks are pink,
red, or purple in color. Fresh stretch marks are also more prone to itchiness.
As stretch marks heal, they can turn white.
You can prevent stretch marks somewhat by making
nutritious changes to your diet, following a proper skincare regime and
maintaining these routines even after delivering your baby. Moisturizing your
whole body and not just your hands and face is one of the most effective ways
to prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy.
If one takes action early
on, it is possible to reduce the formation and appearance of stretch marks
during pregnancy.
The key to getting itchy stretch marks
under control is to treat the underlying itchiness. Try not to scratch, because
it makes you more prone to cuts and infections. Instead, try these home remedies to stop the itch.
MOISTURIZATION
MOISTURIZATION MOISTURIZATION- keep your skin moisturized.
No matter which home remedy you try,
it’s important to use it as early and often as possible for the best results.
It can also take several days — even weeks — for any stretch mark home remedy
to work. Massaging the product in your skin can make it more effective.
A home remedy that can help you to get relief
from this irritating itching:
Mix green gram
powder, curd, and coconut oil together into a paste. Apply and give a gentle
massage in the stretch marks area and wash it after 30 minutes. It will
moisturize your skin. Coconut oil has fatty acids that help to soothe your
skin.
Easy tips relieve
itchy stomach in pregnancy:
How can I get relief from itching during pregnancy?
As your
pregnancy continues, your skin will start to feel dry and itchy because of the
stretching. Once you have checked with your doctor to ensure that the itching
is not a symptom of some serious rash, you can use the following basic measures
to soothe your itchiness:
1. Avoid
too many hot tub baths, or hot showers, which will cause your skin to dry and
aggravate the itching;
2.Use mild, moisturizing, unscented soaps, rinse off the lather thoroughly, and use a soft towel; Try changing your Soap with natural ingredients
3. Use
refrigerated cocoa butter, shea butter, or any other mild unscented moisturizer
liberally at least twice a day, ideally just after a bath when your skin is
still damp;
4. Avoid
products whose ingredients include alcohol;
5. Avoid
concentrated chlorine water;
6. If you
stay in a dry climate, use a humidifier at home to add moisture to the air;
7. Wear
loose cotton clothes, and avoid going out when the sun is at its fiercest.
8. Avoid
scratching, as it only intensifies the itching and keep your nails short and
filed to prevent deep scratches;
9. Use cold or wet compresses to soothe itchy parts of your skin.
Are Stretch Marks Permanent?
Stretch marks are scars. And scars are
permanent.
So, the likely hood of you making all your
stretch marks disappear is very highly unlikely. However, with time
and treatment stretch marks will fade and become almost unnoticeable, like most
scars.
Will they Fade?
Yes, all stretch marks will fade. Although
they are permanent, stretch marks will fade over time from red to pink, silver,
to white or your natural skin color.
Can you avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?
No. You cannot avoid stretch marks during pregnancy. However, you can minimize their appearance.
Why are some stretch marks red and some
white?
Red stretch marks are fresh marks and
can be easily healed. However, the white ones are old stretch marks and are
tough to fade.
Can stretch marks go away if you lose
weight?
No. Stretch marks do not go away.
However, they may fade once you lose weight and tone your skin.
Are stretch marks hereditary?
Every woman gets them, irrespective of
heredity. However, having a family history of stretch marks can increase your
likelihood of developing them.
How long does it take for stretch marks
to go away after giving birth?
It may take up to six months for the
stretch marks to fade.