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In the last year i have had stretch marks showing up on my sides and on the backs of my arms. what can i do to help this?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mederma: This has shown to be helpful for lightening stretch marks (only laser therapy will make them all disappear).

Answered 7/2/2015

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A member asked:

In the last year i have had stretch marks showing up on my sides and on the backs of my arms. what can i do to help this?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

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