Stretch Marks affect the majority of the adult population. Anyone in their teens and beyond will have them. And as for post pregnant women, they are generally deemed part and parcel of having a child. Other than pubescent growth spurts and pregnancy, stretch marks primarily also affect those who do serious body building.
The three things which each of these groups of people have in common, is that they have undergone rapid growth spurts. When body mass has increases quickly, the skin in these areas has been unable to keep pace. This has caused it to tear – as a result stretch marks have occurred.
There is no medical concerns in having stretch marks. Technically referred to as Straie, they are simply a sign that our bodies have changed and usually most people live with them quite happily. In fact, in most cases the stretch marks are barely visible over the years become less and less prominent.
For some though, they can cause significant self consciousness. Because they can be clearly visible as well as covering large parts of the body, getting rid of stretch marks can be of significant importance to many people.
Often, prevention is deemed far better than a cure. Well nourished and cared for skin gives people the best chance of never even having them form, especially for pregnant women who know that they are likely to get them. There are not many pre-natal classes which do not talk at some point about stretch marks!
Once on your skin, there are ways of reducing or removing them. By regular use of a Dermaroller, it is possible to help boost your skins renewal process and help your skin help regenerate the specific areas where the tearing has taken place. It is always a good idea to check with a skin specialist before going ahead with any home based treatment.