Are these stretch marks?

amberlowe08 · February 2014

I'm attaching a photo of what may or may not be stretch marks. Someone please tell me if you have them too. In real life they feel smooth and almost look like there are veins under them. I only have them on the side muffin top area. Some days they look redder than others, and I've had them for about 5 weeks now. They don't seem to be getting any worse. My body puzzles me..

IBackBevo · February 2014

I think so, but it is hard to tell from the pictures.

Ladiebug710 · February 2014

Yes it looks like they are. Consider them battle scars. Welcome to the club.

danabsd · February 2014

Unfortunately, those look exactly like the first ones I got. Same placement, color, size everything.

CamrynnsMommy · February 2014

Yep!

demofea01 · February 2014

Yup. Welcome to the club. Those are actually pretty tame. Mine are a super dark purple/red when they first appear.

amberlowe08 · February 2014

Thanks ladies. I'm usually palmers and keeping them moisturized. Is there any wonderful or secret creams I should know about?

amberlowe08 · February 2014

Using palmers I meant..

spinsoffresonance · February 2014

I think so. When mine first started I initially thought it was a bruise. Looked just like one, until it went from a single one to an entire railroad

yvanehtnioj · February 2014

@amberlowe08 just keep on keepin' on with your Palmers or any other heavily moisturizing lotion. I personally love pure almond oil.

fyafighterwife86 · February 2014

I use a body mist by PureRomance. It's used after your shower and it's got some oils in it that are fantastic, smell good, and helps with your skins elasticity.

danabsd · February 2014

amberlowe08 said:

Thanks ladies. I'm usually palmers and keeping them moisturized. Is there any wonderful or secret creams I should know about?

I use Mederma to help with the appearance after they show up.

FYI: Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the dermis which is the second layer of the skin. Creams cannot penetrate down to the dermis. The amount and degree of stretch marks depend on the speed of stretch and the genetics of the person (their own skin factors, as opposed to their family history).

katesy21 · February 2014

That's where mine started with my first pregnancy and then just spread to the rest of my belly. I used stretch mark cream twice a day to no avail.

Lizmullen · February 2014

I've been using bio oil and palmers together! Its not preventing them but I definitely think it helps them soften their look. And the ones I already had are fading too.. Woohoo

eghulse · February 2014

Yep, looks like mine. I haven't gotten any new ones this time, but my first pregnancy gave me a ton. No magical solution, if you get them you get them. Mine did fade and shrink eventually. Welcome to the club!

lauralou3x3 · February 2014

Looks exactly like the ones I have on my sides. My inner and outer thighs are BAD! It's so depressing but I know it's worth it. I've been using palmers, a lotion, creme and butter. I know it doesnt prevent then but it's "supposed" to help them fade. We will see.