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Suggest Treatment For Stretch Mark On The Skin
Question: Please what can I use to cure stretch mark on my skin
Brief Answer:
Treatment depends on whether the stretch marks are white or red.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HealthcareMagic to post your health query.
I can understand your concern.
- If your stretch marks are red/pink, it is suggested pulsed XXXXXXX laser therapy as an initial treatment.
Of course, topical retinoid therapy is an alternative mode of treatment (Tretinoin cream- a very thin layer of tretinoin is applied once nightly to the affected areas for several months.
I typically recommend the use of tretinoin 0.1% cream. If there is concern for skin irritation, use tretinoin 0.05% emollient cream. Initial improvement may be noted within the first two months of treatment. Other alternatives are adapalene or tazarotene cream(you may need prescription from your local physician for them).
- If the stretch marks have turned white, the best treatment is fractional laser therapy as initial treatment. Treatment options include nonablative and ablative factional lasers. Nonablative fractional lasers are often preferred over ablative fractional lasers due to lower risk of complications and shorter recovery times.
However, non-ablative fractional laser therapy may require more treatments.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Treatment depends on whether the stretch marks are white or red.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HealthcareMagic to post your health query.
I can understand your concern.
- If your stretch marks are red/pink, it is suggested pulsed XXXXXXX laser therapy as an initial treatment.
Of course, topical retinoid therapy is an alternative mode of treatment (Tretinoin cream- a very thin layer of tretinoin is applied once nightly to the affected areas for several months.
I typically recommend the use of tretinoin 0.1% cream. If there is concern for skin irritation, use tretinoin 0.05% emollient cream. Initial improvement may be noted within the first two months of treatment. Other alternatives are adapalene or tazarotene cream(you may need prescription from your local physician for them).
- If the stretch marks have turned white, the best treatment is fractional laser therapy as initial treatment. Treatment options include nonablative and ablative factional lasers. Nonablative fractional lasers are often preferred over ablative fractional lasers due to lower risk of complications and shorter recovery times.
However, non-ablative fractional laser therapy may require more treatments.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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