Plenty of individuals across the world suffer from stretch marks. Both women and men alike, will find them showing after periods of rapid growth such as puberty. Women, more often than not suffer with them after pregnancy.
They occur as our skin tries to keep up with the level of growth in the bones, muscles or, in the instance of pregnancy, baby. Invariably though, it fails to do so and tiny splits form in the middle layer of skin, known as the Dermis. These tears show as red streaks at first and fade gradually to a silvery colour.
The stretch marks are actually areas of skin with reduced levels of collagen. As the middle layer is ripped in two during the growth phase, it fails to restore itself so that it appears like its former state. Of course, it is only a cosmetic issue as there is little or no medical disadvantage to having stretch marks, the cosmetic concerns, however, are great. They make you feel self concious in front of people and don’t look very nice.
Stretch marks treatment involves boosting the collagen levels within the Dermis layer of skin. This is most effectively achieved by increasing your own physical natural ability to generate collagen rather than introducing it from external sources. The best way of doing this is skin-needling, using a dermaroller, which work as a type of collagen induction therapy}.
A dermaroller is a hand held tool with many tiny needles that you roll over your skin to induce the healing process and increase collagen and elastin production to naturally heal the skin.
The other additional advantage of using a derma roller , is the way in which it boosts the effectiveness of creams and oils, such as the commonly used bio oil. It gives these lotions the opportunity to permeate the upper levels of skin far more effectively providing a much enhanced result.
As with anything involving health and wellbeing, it is vital to do your research and consult your doctor before beginning or using any product or treatment.
