Bumps/Scabs in Stretch Marks

mben1119

I'm starting to see/feel little bumps in my stretch marks, if that's even possible, and some scabs.  My stomach is really itchy, even though I lotion it up a few times a day.  Anyone have any relief suggestions, and is this worth bringing up to my doctor?

Cebs222

This may sound gross, but i sometimes get black heads in the end of my stretch marks, or pimples. There may be a easy remedy that your doctor can fill you in on, i never thought to tell mine.   I use a lotion as well, but not every single day.. but th emore i use it the more i get them.  My husband has some on his side and it's the same thing for him lol. I just would say to make sure you lather up with the soap in the shower to make sure the are getting cleaned off, but don't scrub to hard because that can cause extra hurting.  Good luck! 

pete0121

I get little, itchy bumps around mine and the dr said I could use hydrocortisone cream in small amounts a couple times of day.  I only do it when the itching is driving me insane and just a little dab does the trick.

missjanesmom

Actually, you want to be careful not to use too much soap and not to use too hot of water.  Its not a cleanliness thing at all.  That can dry you out and make you feel so much worse!  My doctor told me to just to use hydrocortisone because any other creams can irritate and make things worse.  I have been using Cortisone with Cooling Aloe whenever I get the itchies.  The doctor also suggested Benadryl before bed to help me sleep. I was waking up digging at my belly! 

mben1119

Cebs222:

This may sound gross, but i sometimes get black heads in the end of my stretch marks, or pimples. There may be a easy remedy that your doctor can fill you in on, i never thought to tell mine.   I use a lotion as well, but not every single day.. but th emore i use it the more i get them.  My husband has some on his side and it's the same thing for him lol. I just would say to make sure you lather up with the soap in the shower to make sure the are getting cleaned off, but don't scrub to hard because that can cause extra hurting.  Good luck! 

Um, they're not pimples, and soap does nothing but increase my itching since it dries out my skin.

mben1119

missjanesmom:

Actually, you want to be careful not to use too much soap and not to use too hot of water.  Its not a cleanliness thing at all.  That can dry you out and make you feel so much worse!  My doctor told me to just to use hydrocortisone because any other creams can irritate and make things worse.  I have been using Cortisone with Cooling Aloe whenever I get the itchies.  The doctor also suggested Benadryl before bed to help me sleep. I was waking up digging at my belly! 

Thanks!  I do the same thing-wake up scratching!!