I know I shouldn't be qualified to aswer this, but I've dated a lot of different girls ;) and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to stretch marks. Some girls get em, some don't. Doesn't matter if you're big or small. From my experience with girlfriends that have them, one tried drinking and rubbing coconut oil on them. I'm not sure if it worked but it smelled nice ;) Of course I didn't complain about them at all. I know you have no control over them and they never bothered me anyway.Stretch marks on teenagers? Doctor's advice?
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my cousin is 14 and he has stretch marks on his back and the doctor said it's from growing so fast but 4 u i don't know.
Stretch marks are formed when a person suddenly gains weight as the skin stretches quickly. Scars may be formed due to pimples, boils or injuries. They gradually fade away after some time or as the person loses weight.You can find more cheap and natural remedies for stretch marks at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/stretchmarks...
It could just be inherited by your family.
I think you really should go see a odctor unless yopu have grown alot in your stomach or height. or if yuo haven't lost or gained waight go see a pedeatrician or a doctor.
i though u had an answer. I am 14 in 8th grade. Skinny ( i weight 110 pounds) and have steched marks. I think you were got alittle bigger than your normal size. I think thats what happened to me. you just had a period of weight loss.
hmmm...i got them too. but I think that it was from my growth spurt. lots of people get them. so don't worry. they will fade in time.
im 14 and i have stretch marks like on my leg but where the butt is , not saying that they are on my butt but they are close like around the hip, im not overweight or anything but i did grow fast im 5'7 and have a very normal weight. but for u i would actually get help. it could be that your bone growth is changing becuz of ur age but i would see the doctor
Not too many doctors post here (they traditionally get paid for advice)
You are calling them stretch marks but could it be a skin pigmantation issue? A good dermatologist should be consulted. Or research on a dertmatologist site (some may give advice?)
I have dark skin (do they call it olive?) and I had dark scar looking things on my tummy at your age. We did not show our tummies much back then :) Now this had no rough stretchy tissue like a true stretch mark... it was more of a dark line. A mixture of real lemon juice (or over the counter skin lightening stuff) will work to remove the dark pigmantation, but will do nothing for true stretch marks which tend to look more like wattermellon like lines with an actual difference in skin texture inside those lines. For those dark lines it takes a lot of applications but in a few weeks you should see a change.
If it is a texture issue seeing a dermitologist may be the only option but if it is color issue.. there are plenty of items on the market for that. You may even look on the make-up sites on the net for good skin lighteners.... (Please buy only well known brands at first until you see if that is your problem do not pay too much for something until you know if they have a return policy and have your parents do it)
i have them too. i read up about it and it said if you rub vics vapor rub on it, it helps a lot
I have some stretch marks on my hips - I'm only 14 (nearly 15), defnitely not overwight, haven't really had a weight change lately... I haven't grown much lately either.
I don't know what to do about it... I'll watch this question, though.
I'm only 14 and I have stretch marks too. I have them on my knees and elbows. I got them because I've grown though. I don't know why you have them since you said you didn't grow.
are u pregant?
I've got 'em too, I grew more than 6 inches in 1 year and as if that wasn't painful enough, I got stretch marks on my legs and hips. But it's not just girls who get them, I had a bf who had them as well from growing really fast. I tend to agree with the doc who posted, it's just that some people have more elasticity in their skin. My sister has had 3 children and not a stretch mark in sight, but she also moisturized like crazy so that might have something to do with it. Who would think they need to moisturize when they are 12??
Not anything you could have done and as far as I know, only lasers can take them off but if you moisturize they should be less visible. Shea butter works really well.
Ok, im a dermatologist. here's the thing. I have patients always coming to me for these problems, and stretch marks around back, stomach or brests for teenagers is not very uncommon. There are many ways to get rid of them. There are many prescription strength cremes available to ppl out there. Retin A is a really good one to use. Also, if you have the money available, then you can consider laser removal, that basically removes the top layer of skin and allows for the healthy growth of new skin on top. Ok, so now that you know how to treat them, i will tell you how you most probably got them. Many teenagers get them on their back due to either gaining weight too fast or growing spurts. Also, if you did not grow too much and your not overweight, then there is just a possibility that you have skin that doesnt stretch a lot, or that sensitive skin is hereditary. Stretch marks are caused when the skin cant stretch any more, and there is tension there. That is when the skin makes the ugly mark to compansate for either height or weight. I can assure you that they are perfectly normal, and you most probably just have sensitive skin. Hope this helps!!
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they are a normal part of your body growing faster than your skin can accomodate by increasing and so itstretches and tear the collagen of your skin. EVERY woman has them and they fade with time to a silvery white that you can barely see. I used to be obsessed with mine but I like 'em, now. Men don't even notice them.
You can try laser therapy but it is expesive.
Topical retinoic acid is supposed to be partly successful.
PS I am a paediatrician
I've had stretch marks on my legs and hips since 6th grade from when I grew really fast. I'm now in 8th grade and 5' 8'; and they're still there. Cocoa butter helps 'smooth marks and tone skin' as it says on the front of the container, so I recommend that. It's also great for those purple under-eye circles (mine are REALLY bad-stupid genetics) and chapped lips.
Your stretch marks are probly from when u hit puberty and got the girly figure. Honestly, I don't think that it's anything to worry about. =~)
It's normal, because your backside began to grow after puberty.
u need laser treatment
I'm not a DR but had stretch marks by the time I got to 16 as I went from super skinny to having a figure. They are not so visible now and I think vitamin E and a good diet helps.
drinking plenty of water helps get those 8 glasses in..the skin needs alot of moisture. as for getting rid of em......not sure if it is possible.
they are normal its just part of growing don't worry about it because you now have them for life, wait till you have babies then you see some delight-full stretch marks
Pure Oils like rose hip oil can be rubbed in and it helps. Also try hemoride cream. But have a chat to your local GP/chemist.
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Bio Oil from the chemist is a must try!! about $20 bottle from chemist.
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