How Do You Treat Stretch Marks From Pregnancy?
Stretch marks are irregular pink or red lines that develop when the skin is stretched over a short period of time. Women commonly develop stretch marks on the abdomen during pregnancy. Stretch marks may be unsightly, but they are not dangerous and usually fade over time. If you want to reduce the severity of your stretch marks, there are treatments available that may help. (Reference 1, 2) Ask your doctor about prescription tretinoin cream. If your stretch marks are less than six weeks old, tretinoin may rebuild enough collagen to make your stretch marks look similar to your normal skin. (Reference 1) Consider laser therapy. Laser treatments that use light to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin may be helpful, especially for newer stretch marks. Excimer laser therapy stimulates melanin to make stretch marks appear similar to your normal skin color, according to the Mayo Clinic, and it may be a better option for older stretch marks. (Reference 1) Talk to your doctor about micro
