Hello,

Up until the last couple of months or so, I slowly began to notice red marks(stretch marks) on my arms (biceps).. Its not so severe but it is noticable.. I would guess its from straining intense workout.. ?

What are they from (cause) ?

Is it possible to get rid of them ?

From: medicinenet.com


Skin does not bounce back if it's been stretched by rapid growth due to pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. Instead, it becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. Stretch marks often start off as reddish or purplish in color and then become glossy skin that appears streaked in silver or white.

Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks.

Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, or lower back.

What can I do about stretch marks?

There are several treatment options for stretch marks. The degree of success with any treatment will be impacted by your age, your skin tone and even your diet. Treatment options include:

Surgical methods

Dermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser surgery can be used to address unwanted stretch marks.

Lotions and creams

Over-the-counter stretch mark treatments are available. [also try Cocoa butter and vitamin E.]


Diet and exercise

Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you're stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as much—or more—water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency. Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in vitamins A and C, such as carrots and citrus fruits and milk; protein-rich foods, such as eggs.

i've had stretch marks since i was 15, used to b a fat bastard..260ish kinda fat bastard,lol..now im 200 with stretch marks across my shoulders, bi's and stomach, not cool..

I used to use something called StriVectin-SD Wrinkle and Stretch Mark Cream. My mom used to use it for her skin condition and i just tried it one day to see what would happen and within a few weeks most of my streth marks were gone.

What do women use to keep stretch marks at bay during pregnancy? Is it Vitamin E lotion or something????? That may work.

Surely somebody on here is a father and knows what his woman used......

yes they use coco butter or vitamin E but it needs to be applied before your skin starts to stretch..it just adds more elasticity...we asked the doctor about them and she said that its you skin type and there nothing you can do

Rex