Stretch marks are a big concern for many patients, especially after giving birth or gaining weight. They are a result of breaks in the deep skin layer called the dermis. There are common remedies used to prevent them, such as lanolin and cocoa butter. There are numerous treatments being offered to reduce their appearance, from microdermabrasion to lasers to creams (many of them ineffective).
We found a websited devoted to stretch mark treatments (http://www.allaboutstretchmarks.com/index.htm), but its clearly an advertisement. Unfortunately, a site like allaboutstretchmarks is not required to disclose what it is an advertisement for, though we suspect it is funded by Fraxel. As disclosed on their site: "The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this website. That content, advertising space or post may not always be identified as paid or sponsored content." Sort of sneaky, since the site purports to be an authoritative, semi-scientific discussion of a topic of medical concern. It does contain some valid info though.
I have a site dedicated to trying out treatments for stretch marks. I try the treatments out myself and report on the efficieny. I also encourage my readers to participate with their stretch marks stories.
I am not funded by anyone, just trying to have a place where maybe I can help others with stretch marks.
The URL is: http://www.treatmentsforyourskin.com
Posted by: Melinda Wellington | February 06, 2009 at 12:55 PM