November 8, 2011
We most commonly associate stretch marks with pregnancy, but there is another group that can also be more likely to develop them.
Body builders aim to create bulk quickly, as they increase their muscle mass. Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body, although body builders often find them appearing under the arms where the muscles [...]
October 24, 2011
To put it simply, stretch marks form when the middle layer of skin, the dermis (below the epidermis) is stretched to breaking point. This layer splits and reveals the layer and blood vessels beneath, hence the purple / pink colour.
There are multiple factors that can cause the dermis to break:
• Growth spurts. If the body goes [...]
October 20, 2011
As we get older, our skin starts to display the signs of ageing that we all dread: wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven skin tone. Ageing slows down the speed at which our skin cells are renewed, meaning that skin can look dull, tired and, well, old.
Microdermabrasion uses medical grade super fine [...]
October 16, 2011
Nearly half of all women have stretch marks somewhere on their body. They can appear during different life stages, although few women come out of a pregnancy without some physical reminders that can hang around long after the baby has arrived.
While stretch marks cannot be prevented with any degree of certainty, it is a good [...]
October 13, 2011
Unfortunately, nobody is safe from stretch marks. They can affect everyone, men and women included, regardless of who you are. They tend to appear during certain periods of development, usually during adolescence and pregnancy.
They can also appear, however, if someone gains or loses weight rapidly, or takes part in certain sports like weightlifting or [...]
October 8, 2011
While stretch marks are a common occurrence in many people, they tend to be mostly associated with women and pregnancy. Here are some of the facts about stretch marks and why they appear:
• They can appear during periods of rapid growth and /or weight gain (so, puberty, pregnancy or some sports such as weight lifting).
• They can [...]
October 4, 2011
Some women insist that their stretch marks from pregnancy are like badges of honour, a reminder of the wonder of child birth… Others, however, find coming to terms with their post-pregnancy body difficult and are anxious to get back into shape.
While going to the gym and eating healthily can help you to shed any extra [...]
September 23, 2011
Stretch marks are often associated with the over-stretching of the skin, particularly as they tend to appear during periods of rapid weight gain, pregnancy or growth spurts. They appear as red or purple lines that stretch across the body and can affect various parts of the anatomy.
They occur not on the epidermis (the superficial layer [...]
September 13, 2011
Collagen is a protein found in humans and animals which forms the main component of connective tissue. It tends to be found in fibrous tissues such as skin, where it provides great tensile strength and elasticity. As collagen degrades, the skin becomes less supple and wrinkles begin to form.
Laser treatments can be used to stimulate [...]
September 13, 2011
Stretch marks are difficult to treat. They form when the dermis stretches beyond its limits causing damage. The body attempts to repair the damage by producing collagen, but the collagen cannot replicate the original appearance of the skin, and so, a darker mark appears.
As the damage occurs below the surface of the skin, it [...]
