Does Mederma work well for stretch marks?
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I have heard from several women (all sizes) that walking, walking, walking is the trick. They all thought creams were useless and had noticed no effect on other women they knew (as have I). I'm definitely remembering that when my time comes...
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I know that vitamin E oil works well on stretch marks, and it also made the boyfriends 2nd degree abrasion scars disappear.
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yes: rub baby oil or vitamin e cream on them\n\nAlthough there are tons of creams and other skin products on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks, the truth is that most are ineffective and often costly. You can't make stretch marks go away entirely without the help of a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems) or plastic surgeon. These doctors may use one of many types of treatments - from actual surgery to techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser treatment - that reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These techniques are expensive and are not usually recommended for people in their teen years because they are not finished growing and their stretch marks will probably diminish over time anyway.
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yes from losing weight AND gaining weight. it's not gross (maybe to some people). it sucks having stretch marks and cellulite so i sympathize with your having stretch marks. but i'm sure you're beautiful despite them!\ni tried Mederma once. it seemed to work rather well. i only used one tube, but i liked the results and would use it again.
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Hi there,\n\nCheck out this site, it has scar gel products.  I used it and it works!!   REALLY!!  The marks will not totally disappear, but they diminish a LOT!!\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AsGv6u9X4ggDdKkZKwipomMEgFoB;_ylu=X3oDMTBhNjRqazhxBHNlYwNzZWFyY2g-?p=scar+gel&did=\n\n\nvitamin e, cocoa butter, etc. do NOT work.
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they make special lotions high in vitamin e and collagen the best brands I have found are mary kay but that can be expensive and palmers. You can also use straight vitamin e oil from the capsules but that can get sticky. \n\nHonestly stretch marks are a part of life I have never met someone male or female that didn't have them somewhere. I wouldn't stress over them.
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They make the stuff of scars, use that stuff. Not the stretch mark cream that wont work. \n\nhttp://www.syprex.com/shoppingcart/index.cfm?categoryid=3&descriptionid=35\n\nhttp://www.biodermis.com/\n\n\nThis is the type of stuff they use on severly altered skin like in a trama scar or burn
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No over-the-counter cream or lotion can remove those lines. 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. \nLaser 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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Go to my question in the health and beauty section of the health and beauty section; it asks for help from 'other mums, or docs or nurses or dermitologists', it asks about stretch marks, as well, mine are from having a child; but all stretch marks are the same, scarring from the skin stretching.  It has quite a few answers so far.  Hope this helps!
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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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When i was pregnant i got them bad on my hips and i always used Palmers Coco Butter for pregnant women or stretch marks and they went away. I works really good it prevents new ones from coming and takes the old ones away, and its not expensive and you can get it at Wal-Mart
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I heard about a laser that can fade stretch marks. Non invasive. But you have to have like 10 or so treatments. and they can cost about 2000 plus total. Like a couple hundred dollars a visit.
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There is no real way to prevent stretch marks.  Lotions, retin-A, and cocoa butter may keep the skin supple and soft, but these tears often occur at deeper levels of the skin than can be reached with topical emollients.  If your skin is predisposed to stretch marks, you'll have them, and that's pretty much all there is to it.\n\nOver time, most stretch marks will fade and blend into the skin.  The best way to deal with them is to just accept them.  I call mine "medals of honor" for going through an arduous labor!
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lotion, time or mederma\nMederma's a great product you can buy anywhere to soften and fade scars
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They say there isnt much you can do but I believe that Yoga and stretching can help . If your skin is used to streching then the sudden strain put on it by your changing body will not have the devastating effect that it might have. Keeping skin from getting to dry is a good technique as well. I dont believe the hype about certain lotions being specifically for stretch marks. \n\nIt probably does have to do with genetics and how much elastin is in your specific skin. But having healthy skin will definantly help. \n\nIve had 3 kids and no stretch marks at all. I have however gotten some on my thighs from gaining weight in the past. \n\nIf you are very thin and get very large in your pregnancy I dont think there is much you can do to prevent it. Something has to give.\n\nVitamin E oil is very good for skin. Calendula oil is another one Ive used.\n\nAvoid petroleum based lotions, they make you soft to begin with but dry you out in the long run. Its sort of a pointless venture. Don't use lotions with alcohol either. Alcohol will dry your skin out. Most have alcohol. I recommend a natural oil.
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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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NO--STRETCH MARKS NEVER GO AWAY. BUT THEY FADE IN TIME. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON CREAMS AND LOTIONS. STRETCH MARKS ARE JUST PART OF LIFE. GET OVER IT.