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Doctor Responses: Stretch Marks
Dr Pixie answers your most frequently asked questions about stretch marks such as: What causes them? How can you prevent it? What is Mesotherapy?
With thanks to the Baker Street Medical Centre
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I first got streth marks on the inside tops of my thighs when i was about 14/15. They were pale pink, but now they're silvery white and they fade in hot water. I got more when i was 16, and they're small and purpley red and really ugly. They're also down the back of my thighs just under my bum and i don't know how to get rid of them. I've been a size 10 since i was about 13 and 5"6 and haven't put on any huge amount of weight so I dont know why they're there! I've been told its just because i'm growing, but i'm 17 now and nothing about my growth has changed! Any help please? Thanks, x.
hi i am 15 and 5,2 i have lots of white streth marks on my inner thighs i am about the right weight for my age and i am not on a deit, i dont exercise very much please can you tell me how to get rid of them beause they make me very unhappy when i have to wear short for p.e at school please help!!!
i am 35 years of age and i am getting red boils on my lower stomach and they sometimes burst and puss comes out of them or blood. and they leave black marks on my stomach what can i do to get rid of them.
I have pink/purple stretch marks on both of my hips and on my lower stomach. I have used bio-oil for around 2-3 months now, the colour has faded very slightly but your supposed to apply it twice daily for 3 months which I have not done - sometimes I don't apply it at all, so if you do decide to use bio-oil apply twice daily for 3 months as you will get best results.
I am 18 years old and I have only started getting pains in my legs and these dark pink marks have appeard they are spreading to my bottom and down the back of my legs the small ones look like I am self harming! but I am not! they are like small but deep cuts i try using bio oil rescue oil and creams but they are not working!! the out side of my thighs ones really sting and burn when i lean or put pressure on either leg....Its depressing and upsetting as i have a perfect figure its only started when i came on the injection. can i get help with this continuous problem?? please!
Im 14 going on 15 and have had stretch marks on my inner thighs since before i was 13, i haven't been on any type of diet and haven't rapidly gained weight, i believe that for my height i am not over weight, do you know why i have stretch marks?
I am 17, and have stretch marks down the insides of my legs which are also white and come up mostly when im hot or cold, tops of mi arms, and all over my sides (hips), they really get me down and im scared to go swimming if i do i jump in the pool before anyone see's me. im on the pill and have been for roughly two years and the marks have come up in the last year or so. I've heard that the oils don't help so much. Is their anything else i could use thats not so expensive?
i am 19 and have recently found out i had an illness called ITP. this resulted in my having to take steriods as i was only 8 stone 4 .. now i am 11 stone 7 and my stretch marks are awfuli used to be very toned and loved my body now i think its disgustin i know its down to the steriods and i'm glad they have made me better but my stretchmarks are really dark red and quite deep. i have them on my hips my legs my knees under my arms and on the inside of my legs.. i really do not like them i am soo embarassed by them.. can you help and tell me what is the best creams to use. thanks.
I'm 16, i have stretch marks all the way down my legs, all over my bottom and they are starting to appear on my hips, they sting alot and are getting worse. Because of these i am to embarrassed to wear skirts or shorts. And wont even let my fiance see my legs. Is there anything that can be done about them.
Im 25 and have stretch marks all over my buttocks, inner thighs and breasts (b cup). 1st ones started appearing at the age of 13. Im normal hight and weight and never experienced any rapid weight gain or loss, no pregnancies. (!) Can the skin appearance be improved by deep chemical peeling, microdermabrasion or even Thermage?
