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Patient Discussions: Stretch Marks - Effective Treatments

Stretch Marks - Effective Treatments

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Comment from: Paula, 25-34 Female (Patient)

I really liked the Made from Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy. I didn't get any stretch marks until the last few weeks of my pregnancy and I chalk that up to good genes more than anything. Regardless though the product did keep me from itching my belly as much as my skin tightened and was moisturizing without being to greasy. I am still using the product three weeks after having my baby and the stretch marks seem to be fading away. I am now buying the product for my best friend who is pregnant. I would recommend the Made from Earth Aloe & Jojoba Therapy to everyone who is pregnant! Published: January 25 ::

Comment from: Crissy, 19-24 Female (Patient)

I'm a 21-year-old about to have my first baby. I have gained many stretch marks on the back of my legs, hips, knees, buttocks, and sides. I tried vitamin E oil and pregnancy lotions. So far, they’ve not been helping. My doctor told me there is nothing I can do about them. Published: November 05 ::

Comment from: Shenaz, 45-54 Male (Caregiver)

It’s possible to improve stretch marks and if they are fresh there is a better chance of them responding quickly to treatment. The Eporex mesotherapy would be the best treatment for stretch marks whereby herbal essences and Vit C are introduced to the area to be treated through transdermal delivery and these will help the skin to regenerate. Published: January 21 ::

Comment from: mmaryB, 35-44 Female (Patient)

I have been using Brenese Cacao Butter Cream for stretch marks and my stretch marks are basically gone. I get surprised every time I look at my body. My friends say that I do not look like I have had children because my skin tightened up. Published: November 30 ::

Comment from: majorie, 25-34 Female (Patient)

I am 27 years old from Ghana and have a fare complexion. I had a small stretch mark on my upper arm. I used a tube of Hyprogel and it has created a lot of stretch marks all over my arms, legs, and in between my hips. I am so worried and need help. Published: October 27 ::

Comment from: 35-44 Male (Patient)

I have stretch marks right below my scrotum, which I think is a pretty weird place to develop striation but my doctor said that it's OK. I would appreciate another professional opinion regarding this matter. Published: August 17 ::

Comment from: mmwangi_w, 35-44 Female

I tried Brenese Cacao Butter Cream. It is the best cream out there for stretch marks and it is natural. I am a dark skin woman, and I had them on my arms, back of my legs, hips, thighs, you name it, it was not pretty. It is so concentrated that you only need very little. I have used it for three months and after three kids I needed all the help. It reduced my stretch marks and as I continue to use it, my stretch marks seem like they are actually healing. I think it works so well because it has Cacao Butter, Shea Butter and Jojoba oil as the major ingredients. I also used all over my body, it works as an anti aging cream for the body. Who would have thought that I would get rid of my stretch marks and look younger at the same time. You should start seeing results in about seven days. I thought it would be nice to let you guys know that there is a better cream out there you do not know about. Published: January 14 ::


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