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What Causes The Stinging Feeling On The Stretch Marks?

can stretch marks (mainly from weightlifting past couple of years) have a sting to them? ive noticed an uncomfortable sting in the upper inner thighs right where the fairly new stretch marks are located. How do i stop this stinging. I am a Samuel as well!
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of stinging on stretch marks, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Once stinging is controlled, you can apply tretinoin 0.05 % ointment once at night on stretch marks.
4. Other treatment options are oral vitamin E, retinoids, laser treatment done by a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes The Stinging Feeling On The Stretch Marks?

Hi. As per your case history of stinging on stretch marks, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Once stinging is controlled, you can apply tretinoin 0.05 % ointment once at night on stretch marks. 4. Other treatment options are oral vitamin E, retinoids, laser treatment done by a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.