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I've been loosing some weight and some of the stretch marks that i already have seem to become more visible. anything i can do to get rid of them?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Stretch marks: 39 F notes: I've been loosing some weight and some of the stretch marks that i already have seem to become more visible. Anything i can do to get rid of them? ANS: difficult without plastic surgery. Do not waste money on OTC or folk treatments. In Mexico many creams for this contain mercury.

Answered 1/26/2017

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