Do purple stretch marks fade?

They aren't dangerous, and although they may first appear dark purple or red, they usually fade over time. If you're interested in products to improve the appearance of stretch marks, consult your dermatologist or doctor.
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How long does it take for purple stretch marks to fade?

After 1 year, stretch marks are considered mature. You can't fade mature stretch marks. But if you start early, within a few months of developing stretch marks, you may be able to improve how they look. The sooner you start, the better.
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What does it mean if my stretch marks are turning purple?

However, rapid growth can cause the skin to over-stretch and break the fibres. The tears in the dermis allow the blood vessels below to show through, which is why stretch marks are often red or purple when they first appear.
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How do you get rid of purple stretch marks at home?

To make a sugar scrub:
  1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar with a softening agent, like almond oil or coconut oil. Mix the oil into the sugar, a little at a time. ...
  2. Gently rub the mixture over the part of your body where the stretch marks are.
  3. Repeat 2 or 3 times per week while in the shower or bath. Rinse with warm water.
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What color are permanent stretch marks?

Stretch marks often begin as red or purple marks, and slowly fade to white or silver over time. The difference in color distinguishes how old the marks are. Though they may never disappear completely, treatment can lighten the color of your marks and shrink them. In other cases, stretch marks fade away on their own.
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How long do stretch marks take to fade?

How long do stretch marks take to fade? In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. With treatment, they often fade faster.
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How do celebrities remove stretch marks?

If you've ever wondered why celebs don't have stretch marks, the big secret is lasers and NanaoFractional RF. Stretch marks are formed in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis, which is the area that determines the shape of the skin.
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Do purple stretch marks stay purple?

Darker colored stretch marks, such as purple ones, are typically newer. Without treatment, they'll usually fade to white or silver over time.
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How long do stretch marks take to turn white?

While you can't permanently get rid of stretch marks, the good news is that they usually fade with time. Within 6 to 12 months, these marks tend to become less visible if you've been taking good care of your skin and health.
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Are stretch marks a turn off?

Do men find stretch marks a major turn off, even though it is from puberty or weight gain? Not really. Most real men know that a women's body, not a little girl, good through childbirth and the like. It's really not a big deal.
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How do you know if your stretch marks are healing?

Your skin then has a mild inflammatory response as your tissues try to adapt to the stretching effects. This explains why fresh stretch marks are red. The redness doesn't last forever. As stretch marks heal, they'll eventually turn white and start to become less noticeable as they fade over time.
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Does bio-oil remove stretch marks?

Stretch marks are permanent in nature, and although Bio-Oil Skincare Oil is formulated to help improve their appearance, it can never remove them.
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What color are stretch marks when you lose weight?

New stretch marks will look slightly raised with a red or glossy colour. Over time, they eventually fade to white and start to look slightly depressed. Older stretch marks may look like scars. They can occur anywhere on the body where fat is stored.
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What's the difference between white and purple stretch marks?

Summary: Stretch Marks During Pregnancy by Color

If stretch marks form anyway, you may wonder what their color means. Red and purple stretch marks are usually new scars—the best time to apply treatment products! White stretch marks are older and are typically more difficult to treat.
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How long does it take stretch marks to change color?

Stretch marks can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months after pregnancy to fade. They are permanent marks that can become less noticeable with treatment.
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How can I lighten my stretch marks fast?

In two large studies, applying hyaluronic acid to early stretch marks made the stretch marks less noticeable. Tretinoin is a retinoid, which may also make early stretch marks less noticeable. In one study, people who applied this prescription cream every night for 24 weeks had less noticeable stretch marks.
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Do stretch marks go away if your a teenager?

To reduce the appearance of stretch marks, they might use prescription creams, microdermabrasion, and laser treatment. But doctors don't usually recommended these for teens because they're still growing. So new stretch marks might appear and existing ones will probably fade a bit over time.
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What do old stretch marks look like?

Share on Pinterest Older stretch marks typically appear white or silver. Stretch marks are superficial tears in the skin. Some appear as red lines across the skin, while others may look white or silvery. The color of the marks indicates whether they occurred recently or are older.
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Can Vaseline remove stretch marks?

"Vaseline works to lock moisture and help reduce dryness of the skin," she explains. As such, it can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and keep the skin on the belly, breast, and hips looking and feeling healthy throughout pregnancy.
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Do purple stretch marks mean weight gain?

This new scar may initially appear as red or purple from blood vessels seen through the skin. Over time, your stretch marks may fade into a silver or white hue and become more difficult to treat. Some common causes of inner-thigh stretch marks include: weight gain.
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Does the color of stretch marks mean anything?

Some stretch marks are quite a deep shade of purple; others are pinkish-red; whilst others are silvery and almost colourless. What makes them appear in different hues? The colour of stretch marks gives an indication of how new they are and how the body is responding to them.
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Can I be a model with stretch marks?

Stretch marks are very unlikely to affect your modelling career because they are so common. They also tend to be in places that are commonly covered by clothing.
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Are stretch marks pretty?

They come in pretty colours

From pale pinks to greys, stretch marks are pretty cool. People even paint them with glitter and to be honest, we're all here for it. You deserve to glow, girl.
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Do tattoos cover stretch marks?

Technically, yes, you can get a tattoo over your stretch marks, just like it is possible to get a tattoo over healed scars.
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Does exercise make stretch marks worse?

Bodybuilding or intense workouts can increase your chances of stretch marks. The rapid increase of muscle mass in your shoulders and arms can cause stretch marks to appear. However, you can prevent stretch marks if you're willing to be patient for results.
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