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Muscle Growth: Preventing Stretch MarksBodybuilding & Weight Training GuideIf you are a woman and have been pregnant, then stretch marks are just one of your worries. If you are into bodybuilding, you may also notice stretch marks on some parts of your body such as arms and thighs. What exactly causes stretch marks? Stretch marks are formed when the skin is stretched rapidly with muscle growth or pregnancy. They are not only common on your stomach, but can also appear on buttocks, arms, hips, thighs, and breasts. However, given the right treatment and care, you can prevent them from starting. One treatment that helps some people is the administration of cocoa butter or other moisturizing creams to the area. It is believed that the moisture helps the skin to stretch and prevent stretch marks from appearing. These lotions contain alpha hydroxy acid and remove the top layer of cells, thus lessening the visibility of the stretch marks. Overall, though, it hasn't been proven that creams will actually prevent them. There are some lotions that can be obtained from dermatologists to lessen your stretch marks, but they must be used only after delivery if you are pregnant. Another possible treatment, if you can afford it, is surgery. Chemical peels or lasers can remove stretch marks, but these can only be used to a certain depth so they won't cause scarring themselves. One drawback of the aforementioned procedures is that they can't be done on dark-skinned people. If the stretch marks are on the tummy, then a tummy tuck can permanently remove them since the lower region of the stomach are removed. Nutrition and diet also have a lot to do with the prevention of stretch marks. A diet rich in zinc, vitamins A, D, & C, and protein can help improve your skin's quality and prevent stretch marks. It is also important to drink plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses a day. You should reduce the amount of tea, coffee, and soda you drink. Adequate water intake will make your skin soft and pliable which will prevent it from tearing and causing stretch marks. And last, but certainly not least, good old fashioned genes help prevent stretch marks. The elasticity of your skin has a lot to do with your genetics. If you are a woman and your mother didn't get stretch marks when she was pregnant, then chances are you won't either. If she had them, then you might want to take note of some of the above treatments because you will most likely get them, too. More on Stretch Marks. Filed under: Bodybuilding & Weight Training Guide |
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