Will purple stretch marks go away?

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 purple stretch marks take 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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Why is my stretch mark purple?

Stretch marks on your inner thighs occur naturally. They form in the middle layer of your skin after being stretched too far. When the connective fibers of your skin stretch too much, they can tear and leave a mark. This new scar may initially appear as red or purple from blood vessels seen through the skin.
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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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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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Should I exfoliate purple stretch marks?

Another helpful option is microdermabrasion – a procedure that exfoliates the outer layers of your skin, allowing new, healthier, and possibly – more elastic skin to grow. This helps to both fade and prevent new purple stretch marks too.
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What color stretch marks go away?

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 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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Do stretch marks last forever?

Like any scar, stretch marks are permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can also help alleviate the itch. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before treating stretch marks. Some products contain ingredients, such as retinol, that can harm your baby.
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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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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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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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Will red stretch marks turn white?

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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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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Will losing weight remove stretchmarks?

As you lose weight, and the skin shrinks, sometimes, deep stretch marks remain, and look even more prominent with excess skin around them. So if you're on the weight loss train, you should know that there are ways to avoid stretch marks as the pounds fall off.
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Does losing weight help stretch marks?

Staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular exercise may help prevent stretch marks caused by sudden weight gain or loss, even during pregnancy.
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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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Why are my old stretch marks turning purple?

If your stretch marks are purple, that means there are still blood vessels in the surface layer of the skin. To put it simply, collagen and elastin strengthen blood vessels. Strengthening blood vessels improves blood flow, and increases the body's ability to make more collagen.
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Why are my stretch marks red and purple?

If the skin stretches too quickly, the collagen and elastic tissues in the skin may break, resulting in stretch marks. Stretch marks typically first appear as red, pink, or purple lines. Over time, the blood vessels heal, and the lines often fade and become less noticeable. However, they may not disappear entirely.
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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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Do hot baths help stretch marks?

Avoid hot showers and baths

Having a very hot (or very cold) bath or shower dries out your skin. And dry skin's more likely to develop stretch marks. “The moment your skin gets dry, the elastin fibres start breaking down, increasing the chances of stretch marks,” says Dr Haus.
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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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