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What causes stretchmarks? any tips on minimising there appearance?
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Hard one: Stretch marks are a result of skin stretching. They are usually caused by hormonal changes associated with weight fluctuations. I also believe there is some genetic factor that determines the elasticity of one's skin and the propensity to what one will develop stretch marks. Unfortunately, there have been an array of different products proposed to minimize or treat those to no avail. Laser can hel.
Answered 11/25/2012
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