Question 1

how come i have red stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Due to weight gain which stretches and tears the skin.

Question 2

can losing weight fade red stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

: Not really.

Question 3

went tanning on monday and my butt got burned and now it's still red and looks like there is stretch marks. what do i do or what is this?

Accepted Answer

Burn baby, burn: Your butt "got smoked" by too much ultraviolet radiation and has a first or second degree burn. The elastic layer of the skin has now "broken" and you are seeing the stretch marks. Earth to circulating "sun lover" patient, excessive sun/tanning can cause burns, cancer, and skin aging. If there is still "butt pain", or blisters, see an MD for treatment.

Question 4

whenever i look it up online they say 'stretch marks mostly fade/turn white over time '.
they say 'mostly' so is there a possibility that red color of stretch mark can remain?

Accepted Answer

: Nono. They all become white over time. Some take more time than others. If your skin is dark, you may have a “ purplish” stage in between red and white, but they all go white.

Question 5

why my red stretch marks sometimes look worse? after shower they look really red but any other time they look pink and some of them even disappears? can it be a sign of them turning white /healing?

Accepted Answer

: They will fade by times, some will disappear also, do not worry too much.

Question 6

i have red marks on my butt i dont know what they are but i know there not stretch marks ?

Accepted Answer

Do they bother you?: If you think you have a genuine medical problem, see a DR. No  diagnosis possible from this description.

Question 7

i have big red stretch marks in my body parts. what can i do,  to reduse them or make them go way?

Accepted Answer

Stretch Marks: Stretch marks are tears in the deeper layer of the skin leaving to surface layer intact.  Initially they can be red/purple and generally fade to a more natural color with time.  There is no cream to remove then.  Some laser treatments may make the a little less noticeable.  The only way to get rid of them is surgical excision.  Depending on the location that may or may not be and option for you

Question 8

i have big red stretch marks in the groin to one wound there that does not heal what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Check cortisol: Hi. Big (wide) red stretch marks make us think of Cushing's syndrome, a collection of diseases which culminate in over production of cortisol. Ask your doctor to look at your stretch marks and see if a 24-hour urine cortisol or a dexamethasone suppression test should be considered. Any high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fractures? Cortisol excess can also cause those things. Good luck!

Question 9

is using dermaroller for red stretch marks any good? and if it is is it safe for me to do at home?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing works. Save your money.

Question 10

i have deep red stretch marks that are on my inner thighs. what cream or procedure would work best to help me out with these?

Accepted Answer

Strivectin & mederma: I would try these creams first, they may help to fade them,  surgical procedures would be very drastic.  You could speak to your dermatologist about less invasive procedures that may be helpful as well.

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Went tanning on monday and my butt got burned and now it's still red and looks like there is stretch marks. what do i do or what is this?

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Whenever i look it up online they say 'stretch marks mostly fade/turn white over time '. they say 'mostly' so is there a possibility that red color of stretch mark can remain?

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Why my red stretch marks sometimes look worse? after shower they look really red but any other time they look pink and some of them even disappears? can it be a sign of them turning white /healing?

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I have red marks on my butt i dont know what they are but i know there not stretch marks ?

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I have big red stretch marks in my body parts. what can i do, to reduse them or make them go way?

A member asked:

I have big red stretch marks in the groin to one wound there that does not heal what can i do?

A member asked:

Is using dermaroller for red stretch marks any good? and if it is is it safe for me to do at home?

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I have deep red stretch marks that are on my inner thighs. what cream or procedure would work best to help me out with these?

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