There are several types of stretch marks. There are mainly two types.

There are two types of stretch marks: one is stretch marks during pregnancy, and the other is stretch marks after delivery. Pregnant women should treat stretch marks with a normal attitude.

How many types of stretch marks are there

1. Stretch marks during pregnancy

At this time, stretch marks are mostly light red or purple, and the shape of the fine lines may change. The most likely site is the abdominal wall, and other sites such as the lower back, inner thighs, buttocks, etc. may also have stretch marks. It is most obvious in pregnant women who give birth for the first time.

2. Stretch marks after childbirth

At this time, the stretch marks gradually fade into white or silvery white shiny scars, and the texture will no longer change.

Introduction to Stretch Marks

The formation of stretch marks is mainly due to the influence of hormones during pregnancy, and the bulging abdomen damages or breaks the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin, causing the abdominal skin to become thinner and thinner, and some pink or purple wavy patterns of different widths and lengths appear. After delivery, these patterns will gradually disappear, leaving behind shiny white or silvery scar lines, which are stretch marks. Stretch marks mainly appear on the abdominal wall, and may also appear on the inner and outer thighs, buttocks, chest, lower back and arms. They are most obvious in primiparas. Once stretch marks appear, they will not disappear, and will be accompanied by sagging skin, sagging breasts, and accumulation of abdominal fat, which seriously affects women's body shape and physical and mental health after delivery.

How many months do stretch marks begin to grow?

We all know that in the early stages of pregnancy, when the mother's belly has not yet bulged, and the elastic fibers and collagen fibers of the skin have not changed, such terrible stretch marks will not appear. According to some mothers, there are always a few "bitches" around them who have not developed this demon of stretch marks. What's going on? How many months do stretch marks begin to appear?

In fact, the appearance of stretch marks depends mainly on personal physique and the size of the fetus. The most important thing is to prevent them in advance. So, when do stretch marks usually begin to appear? As long as you grasp this time, you don't have to be afraid anymore.

Usually, stretch marks will appear when you are 5-6 months pregnant. The two types of fibers mentioned above begin to break, forming pink or purple patterns. Because everyone's skin elasticity is different, if you don't see any "patterns" at this time, or even after 8 months, then you will basically not have any stretch marks.

Can stretch marks be eliminated?

It is reported that for most women who have given birth, stretch marks are an inevitable trouble. During the 3rd to 6th month of pregnancy, more than 70% of pregnant women will have irregular pink or purple longitudinal cracks on their abdominal skin, which will gradually fade into silver-white stretch marks after delivery. Once stretch marks appear, they will not disappear, but if you strengthen your prenatal care and avoid excessive weight gain, you can greatly reduce the chance of stretch marks.

Stretch marks can be avoided and reduced, but for some people who are particularly prone to them, it is impossible to completely prevent them. And once stretch marks appear, there is no treatment that can make them disappear completely.

Stretch marks are essentially a scar from the inside out, whether it is on the legs or abdomen, the improvement methods are the same, including laser, olive oil, vitamin A acid, and silicone gel, etc. A recent study suggests the use of topical silicone gel for local improvement.

In addition, you should pay attention to a balanced diet, control weight gain, exercise, and enhance skin elasticity. During pregnancy, you must use a belly support belt to prevent excessive abdominal gravity and slow down excessive skin stretching.

People with soft and elastic bodies usually have lighter stretch marks after giving birth, so before pregnancy, you should pay attention to physical exercise, massage regularly, and insist on cold water baths to enhance skin elasticity. At the same time, you should also pay attention to nutrition, eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins to increase skin elasticity. After pregnancy, the maintenance process is more complicated. You should insist on moderate exercise such as walking; ensure a balanced and nutritious diet, avoid excessive intake of carbohydrates and excess calories, which will lead to excessive weight gain; the water temperature should not be too high when showering, you can use water slightly cooler than body temperature to rinse the abdomen, and gently massage the abdominal skin to enhance skin elasticity. If economic conditions permit, you can also use some preventive products.