Female Stretch Marks
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The most common cause of stretch marks in females occur
during pregnancy as a result of the stretching of the skin under natural growth
conditions. Female stretch marks can also be caused as a side effect of taking
hormonal (birth control pills) or steroid related medication or creams. In
young girls, female stretch marks can occur as a result of a natural growth
spurt.
Prescription based medications for conditions such as depression are an example
of medications that can contribute to female stretch marks. It is recommended
you seek medical help if you suspect another medication is causing or contributing
to your condition.
For females looking to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, you can check
the
natural remedies section of this site for additional information. Treating
stretch marks during pregnancy and after pregnancy requires due diligence
with regard to the ingredients and potential consequences on the unborn child.
It is not advisable for pregnant women to use Retin A stretch mark based creams
during pregnancy due to skin absorption of the ingredients. Please see your
medical practitioner for advice suitable for your condition and do due diligence
before using stretch mark based creams. The pregnancy
stretch mark section of this site has further information. To hide embarrassing
stretch marks consider using: stretch
mark concealers.
Additional information is available on the causes of male
stretch marks.
