What Causes Stretch Marks on Butt?

I. What Causes Stretch Marks on Butt?

 Skin is composed of 3 layers: epidermis, dermis, and dermis.  Stretch Marks on Butt will occur in the dermis (middle layer) - where connective tissue and elasticity form the skin.  As the skin grows rapidly, the connective tissues (collagen and elastin fibers) can become overstretched, resulting in the skin losing its elasticity and forming Stretch Marks on Butt.

 Stretch Marks on Butt do not spare anyone.  However, the following people are at high risk for Stretch Marks on Butt:

- Pregnant women:

The sudden change in size, rapid weight gain causes the skin texture to be broken, causing Stretch Marks on Butt and thighs.  Usually, pregnant women often have Stretch Marks on Butt in the 4th month of pregnancy, but there are also people who don't appear until August and September.

- Children grow rapidly:

This phenomenon often occurs in adolescents who are going through puberty.  At this time, the growth rate of the body is faster than the rate of skin elasticity.  This can cause Stretch Marks on Butt.

- People taking high doses of topical steroid ointments or oral corticosteroids:

These medications can cause the epidermis of the skin to thin, reduce its elasticity, and form Stretch Marks on Butt.

- People with a family history of Stretch Marks on Butt:

People with a family history of stretch marks have a higher risk of developing Stretch Marks on Butt than other people.

- People using drugs that block collagen production: Using certain chemicals or drugs that block the natural collagen production process increases the risk of Stretch Marks on Butt.

- People with weight gain or obesity:

This is the cause of Stretch Marks on Butt in 10% of people who are obese.

- People with Cushing syndrome, Marfan syndrome or some genetic disorders.

II.  Identify Stretch Marks on Butt

 When having Stretch Marks on Butt, on the buttocks appear dimples, initially purple-pink, then the color fades, turning to white mother-of-pearl.  They can also appear as parallel, sometimes serrated stripes extending across the buttocks.

III.  When to see a doctor?

 If you have Stretch Marks on Butt for no apparent reason, you should contact a specialist to determine the cause.

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 If you are uncomfortable about Stretch Marks on Butt or feel they are affecting your daily life, you should also consult your doctor for help.

IV.  How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt?

 After determining What Causes Stretch Marks on Butt, you can apply the following methods to treat Stretch Marks on Butt:

1- How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt: Topical treatment

 Some topical creams and lotions to treat Stretch Marks on Butt include:

- Tretinoin cream:

Some studies show that tretinoin cream can fade Stretch Marks on Butt.  The cream works by restoring collagen, which in turn increases skin elasticity.  Tretinoin should be used as soon as the Stretch Marks on Butt are red or pink.  Pregnant women should not use this product because its ingredients can cause irritation.

- Trofolastin and alphastria cream:

A 2016 review said this cream can improve Stretch Marks on Butt

- Silicone gel:

Silicone gel can increase collagen levels and reduce melanin levels in Stretch Marks on Butt.

2-  How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt: Other treatments 

 Besides using butt stretch mark cream, you can consider the following solutions:

- Laser treatment:

Laser therapy can help fade Stretch Marks on Butt.  Usually, a course of treatment lasts up to several weeks.

- Platelet Rich Plasma Technology (platelet-rich plasma):

Injecting platelet-rich plasma can help regenerate collagen, fade the cracks caused by Stretch Marks on Butt.

- Microneedling:

The above method allows the use of a rolling tool with many small needles to act on the outermost surface of the Stretch Marks on Butt.  When being damaged, the skin will stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, skin regeneration in a better direction.  Needle roller therapy is usually effective after 6 months.

- Microdermabrasion:

This is a method to help regenerate the skin without surgery.  The above method allows to exfoliate the skin, polishing the old layer of skin, revealing new, brighter and smoother skin.  A 2014 study found that microdermabrasion's ability to act on the skin was comparable to that of tretinoin cream.

V. How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt with Adjustment of lifestyle and activities?

 Besides applying some measures to treat Stretch Marks on Butt, lifestyle and living habits changes are also especially helpful in fading Stretch Marks on Butt.

1- How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt: Build a healthy diet

 Diet plays a special role in improving Stretch Marks on Butt.  To prevent Stretch Marks on Butt, you should eat a lot of nutritious, healthy foods such as foods rich in zinc, vitamins C, E.

2- How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt:  Use skin oils

 Oils that can help improve Stretch Marks on Butt are:

- Coconut oil

-  Olive oil

- Almond oil

-  Castor oil

A 2015 study found that avocados and olive oil were not harmful but did not improve Stretch Marks on Butt much.

 Another 2012 study titled “The effect of bitter almond oil and massaging on striae gravidarum in primiparaous women” found that applying almond oil while massaging the buttocks can improve Stretch Marks on Butt.

3- How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt: Avoid using topical corticosteroids

 Avoid using creams, lotions, and corticosteroids as they can cause Stretch Marks on Butt.

4- How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Butt: Drink enough water

 Drink enough 1.5 - 2 liters of water daily to add elasticity to the skin.

 Stretch Marks on Butt are not uncommon but make many people self-conscious about their appearance.  Stretch Marks on Butt often fade on their own over time without the need for treatment.  However, if you intend to use over-the-counter stretch mark products to quickly improve your skin, consult a specialist, especially pregnant women.

Note: Vuhes does not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.