What is Striae Gravidarum?

6 The severity and location of the marks may vary depending on the patient and a number of factors. Studies of the theme suggest that topical creams and other applications do not seem to have an impact on whether the brands and how quickly disappear. Once the signs appear, they will always be present, even if they can become less visible over time. As the fetus grows and the woman puts weight, the atrophied skin can appear. First, they can be dark purple or red and over time disappear into light white or silver. Striae Gravidarum can also get a slightly glossy appearance and can spread over the abdomen and thighs.

Women with a family history of severe stretch marks are more likely to experience them in pregnancy, as well as women who lose a significant amount of weight. Advanced gestational age during childbirth and a large child can also contribute to the creation of Striae Gravidarum. Younger women also tend to experience more intense brands. With subsequent pregnancy, the network of lines can become wider.

Striae gravidarum prevention may include weight control during pregnancy, eat well and remain hydrated to maintain skin elastic and with regard to supplements that may benefit skin health such as vitamin E. Experimental drugs in development could complement collagen or prevent skin atrophy in other ways.

Skin Sagging, Stretching and other changes during pregnancy are not unusual. Maintaining elastic skin can help because it can engage in a suitable exercise to remain fit, and continuing exercise in the post-party period to stimulate the body to recover from smoothly changes to pregnancy. In patients who experience anxiety due to striae gravidarum or other skin changes, cosmetic surgery may be potentially possibilities, depending on the location and nature of the change. Surgical consultation to DIscussis of options is often free or low costs that allow patients to thoroughly explore all their possibilities before they decide what treatment, if they exist, want to pursue.

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