Most Recent Articles For: stretch marks

Written by Lorraine W Smith on March 4th, 2009
by Lorraine W Smith Numerous reports have revealed that stretch marks are among the top five reasons for insecurity in women. Read this article to find out how you are able to help keep your stretch marks at bay. Ask yourself what does having stretch marks mean to you? For me they ...
Written by Crystal Mathison on March 3rd, 2009
by Crystal Mathison Many don't know this, but skin is an organ. In fact it is the body's largest organ. Made from collagen and elastin, it is unique in its ability to stretch. When it is stretched past it's limit, stretch marks may form and they can afflict ...
Written by Nancy Fair on February 27th, 2009
by Nancy Fair Stretch marks are a form of scarring that can occur when a person's skin is overstretched. Stretch marks have the initial appearance of purple or red looking lines. Over time, they will fade until they are pale in color. The two main causes of stretch marks are pregnancy and ...