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Is it possible to get rid of stretch marks?

People who have struggled with stretch marks will tell you how difficult it is to get rid of stretch marks.  Though stretch marks begin to diminish some months after giving birth, for some people, it is a daily occurrence due to bad genes, severe weight gain or loss among a plethora of factors.

The answer to the question above is ‘yes’. You can get rid of these pale, purple-red lines on the skin through a number of proven ways as we get rid of stretch marksshall see in this article.

Tretinoin cream

Dermatologists will tell you how effective this cream is. The 0.1 percent of this cream, formerly known as Retin-A has been found to be quite effective in removing stretch marks. Some studies have demonstrated that the cream, whether used alone or combination with other creams could reduce the length of the cream by as much as 20cm. The effect of the cream to the breast feeding mothers is however is not well known .As a safety precaution, it should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

Laser therapy

Another effective way to get rid of stretch marks is use of laser therapy. The laser therapy varies in terms of the use, depending on the colour of the stretch marks. This type of removing stretch marks by getting rid of the stretch marks or causing production of pigments in the skin so as to renew the skin where the stretch marks have faded. It can also be used to stimulate the production of collagen for improved elasticity of skin.

Home remedies

Instead of going for the expensive creams, gels, lotions and laser therapy, you may use the simple, inexpensive home remedies such as the castor oil and egg white. These home remedies are just as effective and should be considered in a bid to get rid of stretch marks.

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