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I have been overweight since childhood, and have had stretch marks since around 9 years old. i am 20 today and my stretch marks have kept growing and wont stop. i tried and lost weight, but it did not help. is there anything i can do about it?
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Treatment of striae dispensae (stretch mark) is challenging. Topical tretinoin cream has been used with varying results. Pulse dye laser treatment seems promising especially for fair skinned individuals. Consultation with dermatologist is advised.
Answered 12/13/2022
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