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Overweight, Stretch Marks With Red Nodules. Aloe Vera Lotion With Ureativ Suggested. Advise?
Hi I am 23, I was obese a few years back, now I am overweight. When I became obese i started to develop stretch marks in my skin , predominantly at my shoulders. Sometimes I find red nodules on the stretch marks. My doctor has suggested elovera lotion with ureativ hoever i am not getting suitable results. please suggest what to do. thank you
Mon, 6 May 2013
Get your hormonal profile done it will rule out which hormone is responsible for obesity if at all and also skin pigmentation and marks are related at times to imbalances of hormones. if normal, then it is safe to consult a dermatologist if aloe vera is not helping
Strech marks under the skin is otherwise a common occurence and unless itching, redness are there need no medication apart from local sootheners. It is most likely that in your case
Strech marks under the skin is otherwise a common occurence and unless itching, redness are there need no medication apart from local sootheners. It is most likely that in your case
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