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I m 20 week pregnant would u tell me how to avoid the stretch mark formation. tell me if any medication is there or the home made treatment?

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Tips: No sure way of avoiding stretch marks (its got a lot do with your genes!). However, avoid rapid and excessive weight gain, utilize hydration and skin lotion and that may help lower your chances of developing stretch marks.

Answered 9/28/2016

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