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Old 05-14-2009, 05:26 PM
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I am male. I used to weigh 114 kilograms.
In five weeks I reduced my weight to 86 kilo grams.
That means almost a 30 kg loss.

The result has been horrible stretch marks all over my body.
I want to know what can be done about the same.
    
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Old 08-27-2009, 09:39 AM
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If there are still reddish in hue, use cocoa butter. It can help fade out stretch marks but note that once they turn a more skin-like tone there's not much that can be done to them with over-the-counter treatments.


I'm looking into laser skin treatment for stretch marks on my arms after losing a lot of weight. Its seriously grossing my out and I never wear T shirts or short sleeves because of them.
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Old 08-29-2009, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mohicanblue View Post
If there are still reddish in hue, use cocoa butter. It can help fade out stretch marks but note that once they turn a more skin-like tone there's not much that can be done to them with over-the-counter treatments.


I'm looking into laser skin treatment for stretch marks on my arms after losing a lot of weight. Its seriously grossing my out and I never wear T shirts or short sleeves because of them.
See, this is the thing that bothers me about this advice. (Which I've heard other places before) OK so after the reddish color, it turns white, right? OK, so why are people calling the white color "skin color"? My skin is not white. In fact, the reddish stretch marks hide more easily with my brown skin. In fact, if it were up to me, I'd rather them stay the reddish color because the white ones are very noticable on my skin.
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Old 08-29-2009, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VKullar View Post
I am male. I used to weigh 114 kilograms.
In five weeks I reduced my weight to 86 kilo grams.
That means almost a 30 kg loss.

The result has been horrible stretch marks all over my body.
I want to know what can be done about the same.
I know of some women who swear by bio-oil. It's a product found in stores, such as Wal-Mart for about $12. I personally have not tried it but others have said it works for them. The cocoa butter advice... sorry that doesn't work. You have to apply that BEFORE you get the stretch marks.
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I agree with esper_d about the cocoa butter thing not working. I've been slathering it post baby, but no go.
I keep hoping that something or the other will come up that will make these horrible marks go away. I have them on my arms and thighs and wearing a swimsuit is next to impossible.
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Aloe vera is a best medicine for scars. Aloe vera's leaf rubbed on the stretch marks removes scars.

Drink plenty of water to keep the skin well hydrated.

Let me know if you need more tips to remove stretch marks.
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Old 08-02-2010, 09:29 AM
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With time it would improve, and a good hydrated cream might help.
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