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Suggest Ways To Reduce Stretch Marks On Shoulders, Underarms And Back

Hellow doctor, i am a 22 year old boy. I had developed stretch marks on my shoulders, underarm area and back when i suddenly had a height increment when i was 15. What i wanted to ask is that is there any cure to this issue? Can i use any medication to reduce these stretchmarks?
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Stretch marks/ striae, are due to rupture of collagen framework in the dermis as a result of stretching of skin e.g stretch marks are common in pregnancy as a result of increase in abdominal girth.
Stretching can be due to weight gain, muscle building/ body building, pubertal growth spurt etc.
Stretch marks cannot be reversed completely, however they can be improved.
Topical tretinoin is usually prescribed by dermatologist for its collagen remodelling properties. Tretinoin also induces synthesis of new collagen as well.
Results are noticeable after months of regular use but are never complete.
Besides topical tretinoin procedues like dermaroller can also be undertaken to stimulate synthesis of new collagen in the area bearing stretch marks and fill them up to an extent.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and appropriate treatment, regarding your skin problem.

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Suggest Ways To Reduce Stretch Marks On Shoulders, Underarms And Back

Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic Stretch marks/ striae, are due to rupture of collagen framework in the dermis as a result of stretching of skin e.g stretch marks are common in pregnancy as a result of increase in abdominal girth. Stretching can be due to weight gain, muscle building/ body building, pubertal growth spurt etc. Stretch marks cannot be reversed completely, however they can be improved. Topical tretinoin is usually prescribed by dermatologist for its collagen remodelling properties. Tretinoin also induces synthesis of new collagen as well. Results are noticeable after months of regular use but are never complete. Besides topical tretinoin procedues like dermaroller can also be undertaken to stimulate synthesis of new collagen in the area bearing stretch marks and fill them up to an extent. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and appropriate treatment, regarding your skin problem. Regards