A 45-year-old member asked:
What are some creams and lotions that you can buy a your local pharmacy to get rid of stretch marks?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Buy any you like: You can buy any cream or lotion you like, but it won't help get rid of stretch marks, which are tears in the skin layers.
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Dr. Wendy Askewanswered
26 years experience
Mederma & Strivectin: Both make creams specificaly designed to help fade stretch marks, they won't be able to remove them completely, but may help to fade them a little. Good luck!
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is something cheap i can buy to get rid of stretch marks?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Nothing: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.
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