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How To Get Rid If The Stretch Marks Which Are Reddish On The Arms, Shoulder, Back And Thighs Without Laser Treatment?

I am a 20 year old boy,and I recently started to have horrible stretchmarks on my upper arms,shoulder-chest region,my thighs,and my back...I weigh about 70 kg,and I am about 5'8" tall...Please this has given me a lot of concern and it is causing extreme case of depression for me..The marks are all reddish and nasty looking..Please,how can I get rid of them,without laser treatment? Please help me,I am dying....Please doctor,please.
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the stretch marks which are reddish on the arms, shoulder, back and thighs. This is due to sudden stretching of the skin and tissue known as collagen tissue in dermis.

The most important part in treatment is by lightening agents and tissue regeneration medicine such as tretinoin with Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance.

The most important thing is weight reduction by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Do not try applying over the counter products and steroids too as these can further aggravate the situation. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday.

All the best.
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How To Get Rid If The Stretch Marks Which Are Reddish On The Arms, Shoulder, Back And Thighs Without Laser Treatment?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the stretch marks which are reddish on the arms, shoulder, back and thighs. This is due to sudden stretching of the skin and tissue known as collagen tissue in dermis. The most important part in treatment is by lightening agents and tissue regeneration medicine such as tretinoin with Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance. The most important thing is weight reduction by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products and steroids too as these can further aggravate the situation. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday. All the best.