What's an easy inexpensive way to help clear up stretch marks?
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Time...inexpensive and that is all it takes.\n\nYour stretch marks will gradually become much less noticeable months after you give birth (or after losing a lot of weight) but will never go away as they are similar to scars. However, you can see a dermatologist to discuss treatment. Here are a few options:\n\n1. tretinoin cream (commonly known by the trade name Retin-A)\n2. laser therapy\n\nYour health insurance plan will not cover "cosmetic" procedures so you'll probably want to find out what this will cost.
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The stretch marks are actually the very thin skin in between.\n\nUnfortunately there's not anything that will remove them.  It's "emergency skin" due to fast weight gain (pregnancy).\n\nYou can improve the appearance by using prescription Retin-A .1% cream.  Take about 3 months to see progress.\n\nWe discuss stretch marks and extra skin after weight loss at the Kimkins Diet site.\n\nWarning - Don't use Retin-A if you're nursing or pregnant.  It's serious medicine.
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Here's tons of real info and help with this annoying problem. \nhttp://www.stretch-marks-removal.com/get_rid_stretch_marks.htm\n\nHope this helps!\n~Tia~\nLive from the big, purple brain\nhttp://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/asktheplanet/brain.html\nASK YOUR QUESTIONS, CALL THE BRAIN - 212-382-3592
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i dont know why they appeared maybe you went through growth spert or something? idk...but i know or heard that you can use coco butter or shea butter to prevent stretch marks..i think thats what preg. women do to help prevent them? sorry i am not much of a help. oh and also i think if the stretch mark is red it can go back (maybe i am not totally sure) but if its white its there perment.
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Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis, and common creams can't reach that far deep. Vitamin E and cocoa butter treatments can make your skin feel soft and supple, but they won't make your skin mark-free. You'll need to talk to a doctor, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon if you want to seriously reduce the lines. \nPrescription creams containing Tretinoin, also called Retin-A, may help reduce the appearance of fresh stretch marks. These creams should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This type of treatment will not eliminate stretch marks completely, and it won't work on older marks that have already faded from red. \nA French treatment called Endermologie claims to reduce scarring. A machine with rollers and gentle suction is used to massage and exfoliate the affected area. Again, this won't remove stretch marks, but it may enhance the overall appearance of the skin. Laser surgery is sometimes used to lessen the severity of stretch marks, but the results are mixed. Microdermabrasion has been somewhat more successful in changing the appearance of stretch marks. Both treatments are expensive and should only be performed by qualified doctors.
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I wish I could post my belly pic as I have the most heinous stretchies ever...I cant find a finger width of normal skin between them. You can have laser treatment (think tattoo removal) but it only eliminates 30% of the marks.  Don't bother with the cocoa butter stuff as that does as much for stretch marks as the gas and air does for labour pain (not much).  Apparently Bio oil can reduce them but not cure them. Just resolve never to wear a bikini again, or get them tattoo'd over to look like tiger stripes!!
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Unfortunately stretch marks are the result of skin over stretching, often from quick gain of weight/size like pregnancy.  They will minimalize over time and some specialized creams may take away the redness, however.  Stretch marks are permanent.  Cosmetic surgury may be an option for some people.
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Stretch marks are Heriditary-your genes usually dictate if and when they will occur.\nThey fade, but only removal with a laser is the definite way to get rid of them. Some people say Retin A works, but DON"T use this while pregnant or Breastfeeding.\nTry palmer's cocoa butter for the dry skin. Good luck with your pregnancy!
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Hi I am also a black woman who had this problem. I use Palmers   Cocoa butter after I shower and notice that the stretch marks seem to lighted up and smooth out.I only buy the solid kind not the creamy version because this has shea butter in it which will also help the dark stretch marks to lighten up. Futhermore, don't be stingy when applying if you do this consistently for about a month trust me you will notice a gradual change. Also you will notice that as the stretch marks get older the will naturally start to blend in with your skin. In conclusion, please remember that it is unhealthy to gain weight and lose it so frequently try to keep your weight balanced out. Good Luck!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks that should help
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Yeah, cocoa butter and Vitamin E.  Palmers makes a formula especially designed to help heal stretch marks.  Just remember that these products must be used several times a day for several months before you see results.
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Hey there!\n\nCheck this site out  www.stretchmarkcure.com \n\nit works if you keep at it!!!!
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There are lots of commercials that say you can get rid of stretch marks.  Unfortunatly once you have stretch marks  you will probably always have them.  You can use some lotions and creams, and in time they do fade, but they will always remain.  Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are good things to apply to them, but just help make them less visable.  I am not sure if you can get a chemical peel or not for them.  That of cource would be cosmetic surgery, and I suppose if you chose that route they may be able to help you.  \nGood luck and I hope this helps!
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Vitamin E Supplement! Coco butter helps but but not as well b/c it is partly made with Vitamin E. I was told that you can find a clear soft pill over the counter that encases Vitamin E. Just pop it open and pour it on the stretch marks.
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Use Lubriderm lotion that includes cocoa and Shea butters. Or you can purchase some Palmer's cocoa butter especially for Stretch Marks. The bottle reads "Palmer's Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks with a pregnant women on it, so you want over look it. You can find it in Wal-mart definitely.
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Depends on how deep they are. I can still see mine but they are much lighter.  You should take extra good care of the skin on your belly.  Try using Bath and Body Works Shea Body Butter.  I used this at the end of my pregnancy and I wished I would have discovered it earlier.  You can also but stratch mark cream at Target in the lotion aisle.  Both these will keep the skin moist less stretch marks.
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i'm sorry to say this but, there is really no way to get rid of stretch marks.. using vitamin E lotions helps to prevent them during pregnancy but i'm almost positive there is no way to get rid of them once you have them.. i'm sorry! you might try a skin tightening cream.. it may help? good luck!