Stretch marks on breasts: causes, and treatment

Like the abdomen, the breasts are a sensitive part of the body where these stretch marks or stretch marks can appear. They are atrophies of the connective tissue that can be seen with the naked eye as purple or whitish transparencies under the skin, they are considered as scars resulting from the breakage or stretching of this connective tissue.

The stretch marks on breasts may appear for causes such as:

• Pregnancy: it is the first reason why stretch marks can appear on the breasts. This is because the skin is stretched by the growth of the breasts. At this stage, both during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, the breasts are constantly changing in size, that is, the breasts increase or decrease in size as long as milk production continues. In the following article, we show good tips to avoid stretch marks in pregnancy .
• Puberty: it is normal for these marks or scars to appear during this stage of adolescence and puberty, which can accompany us throughout our lives. This is considered as the vital stage of development, since it is accompanied by metabolic and hormonal changes, and it is in this period when the breasts develop in a short time, conditioning the appearance of stretch marks due to distention.
• Sudden changes in weight: increasing or decreasing weight in a short time directly influences the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts and other parts of the body.
• Augmentation or reduction mammoplasty: breast augmentation or reduction surgery performed for health or aesthetic reasons can influence the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts. This is related to the sudden change in volume. If it is a breast augmentation surgery, the size of the breast should be relatively proportional to the chest measurements.
• Sports practice: if you are an athlete, it is likely that if you do not use the right bra, stretch marks will appear on the skin of the breasts. In addition, if you do weight lifting, this influences the development of the pectoral muscles and, consequently, the stretching of the skin in this area. The practice of sports such as swimming, surfing, tennis and rhythmic gymnastics can also be influential.
• Use of medications: some medications can affect and condition the appearance of stretch marks in the breasts, among them, we can find corticosteroids in creams, lotion or tablets for oral treatment.
• Diseases: the presence of some diseases can also condition the appearance of stretch marks on the chest, such as adrenal gland conditions or Cushing’s syndrome.
• Family history: it is known that the appearance of stretch marks is also related to the genetic background, there is a greater probability that you will have stretch marks on the breasts if you have direct relatives who also present them.
• Dehydration: the lack of hydration and the consequent dryness in our skin also directly affects the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts.

Although stretch marks are harmless, it is difficult to treat them effectively and eliminate them completely, but there are effective ways to reduce them until they are practically invisible.

At least three types of stretch marks have been identified :

• Red stretch marks : in this case, the scar mark is red or purple.
• White stretch marks – At this time, this scar mark is aging over time, it has become whitish and thin.
• Striae gravidarum: its appearance is associated with pregnancy.

It is interesting to know that for stretch marks to form, the breakdown of fibers such as reticulin, collagen and elastin comes into play.

There are ideal professional treatments to remove stretch marks from the breasts, this directly depends on the type of stretch mark that is present. The difference in the treatment will be that if it is applied in the earliest stage, it will be more effective than in old stretch marks or those that have already healed completely. This means that red stretch marks, for example, can be made to disappear almost completely.

Eliminate red stretch marks

To remove the red stretch marks on the breasts, you need some methods such as:

1. Retinoic acid: it is the most effective when treating young or red stretch marks.
2. Laser treatment : either fractional resurfacing or fractional laser with CO2, either of the two has optimal results to eliminate stretch marks in the breasts.
3. Others: to complement the previous methods, it is also necessary to apply treatments with glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, rosehip oil or gotu kola.

Eliminate white stretch marks

On the other hand, to try to remove white stretch marks, it will be necessary to use methods such as:

1. Glycolic acid: as a topical treatment to reduce scar marks.
2. Ammonium lactate: effective when preventing the effects of the use of topical corticosteroids.
3. Others: In this case, it may be necessary to apply techniques such as dermabrasion, mesotherapy, medical peels, IPL laser and photodynamic therapy to try to reduce the already healed stretch mark as much as possible.

On the other hand, there is a cream that has proven highly effective when trying to eliminate stretch marks on the breasts caused by pregnancy, this is known as topical tretinoin , a synthetic form of vitamin A.

Most of the topical products work by stimulating the production of collagen, one of the fibers that is affected in the process of the appearance of these marks or scars, which helps to improve the hydration and elasticity of the skin.

In addition to the methods described above, there are some beneficial home remedies to remove stretch marks from the breasts:

• Coconut oil: as described, dehydration affects the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts, a beneficial home remedy for them is coconut oil, this allows to properly hydrate the skin to achieve its purpose. After bathing, apply a few drops of coconut oil to each breast and spread it well all over the area.
• Carrot puree: with its application, it is possible to keep the skin tone in balance. This is thanks to a component called beta-carotene. Cook the carrots for 40 minutes and puree after allowing them to cool. Apply the puree to the affected area and leave for 30 minutes.
• Aloe vera : excellent for healing, it is recommended to use a piece of aloe vera for a few minutes in the area you want to improve the skin.
• Fresh milk: yes, as you read, fresh milk applied directly to breast scars can help them disappear.

Likewise, it can be useful as a natural remedy for stretch marks:

1. Beaver oil.
2. Almond oil .
3. Vitamin C oil.
4. Olive oil.
5. Rosehip oil.
6. Wheat germ oil.

It is important first of all to avoid the formation of these annoying marks on the skin, and for that it will be necessary:

• Keep the skin properly hydrated by using moisturizers during the morning and at night.
• Drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
• Adopt a healthy diet and consume foods rich in vitamins A, C and E.
• Avoid sudden changes in weight.
• Avoid scratching the small marks that appear on the skin.
• Take natural diuretics, this contributes to optimal circulation and good skin elasticity.
• Use sunscreen, especially if you are going to overexpose yourself to UV rays.
• Perform physical exercises daily.
• Avoid the cigarette habit.

This article is merely informative, at FastlyHeal .com we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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