Stretch Marks

Do Teenagers Get Stretch Marks?

May 20th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

We have been asked this question on a regular basis by our younger readers. They are obviously very concerned about the appearance of stretch marks on their developing bodies. But as teenagers go through puberty and enter the teen years, they have a tendency to grow like “weeds”. With these growth spurts, their skin is put to the maximum test. So, do teenagers get stretch marks? Happens all the time.

The beauty of youth is that a teenager’s skin will tend to be more elastic and flexible than adults. This said, they can still experience stretch marks because of their periods of rapid body growth. As they enter the teen years, their bodies undergo dramatic changes as their body shape moves toward that of a mature adult.

Females tend to be at higher risk as their hips (including buttocks) and thighs rapidly take on more weight. Their breasts are also at risk of developing stretch marks because of the same rapid growth. Even though their skin is much more resilient than that of an adult, the rapidity in which their skin is expected to adjust to this new growth can be overwhelming. And as you can guess, the result is skin damage in the form of stretch marks.

But, can young people do something to help prevent the development of stretch marks? Of course. But it will take a little effort on their parts with the implementation of a skin care program. I think that most teens would agree that this is a small price to pay to avoid the unpleasant appearance of stretch marks on their young bodies.

Start a Stretch Mark Prevention Program

Skin health is essential in your effort to avoid the development of stretch marks. Here are some helpful tips to help you ward off these unsightly scars:

Don’t Let Your Weight Get Out of Control
As you can imagine, gaining excessive weight at a time when your body’s natural tendencies is to grow rapidly can put excessive strain on your skin’s tissue. This can be a deadly combination (not literally). So, try to maintain an ideal weight for your height and frame size. This will help reduce the skin’s need to expand and lessen your chances of incurring skin damage in the form of stretch marks

Vitamin E and Nutritional Supplements
A Vitamin E supplement is well known for its skin and hair maintenance qualities. So, take a high quality multivitamin, in addition to a natural Vitamin E capsule, and help your body at a time when it is under maximum stress. It will make you feel and look better – guaranteed!

Moisturize Your Skin
Help your young skin to stay soft and supple (improves elasticity and tissue health) by applying a quality skin moisturizer. An application should be done every morning after your shower and then in the evening before bedtime. Be sure to pay special attention to your high risk areas (thighs, buttocks, breasts, upper arms, etc.).

Tip: You will find that Barmon Stretch Mark Cream is formulated with some of the best natural moisturizers on the market today. This makes this natural product an ideal preventative, as well as an effective stretch mark remover. Barmons is value priced, as well.

So the bottom line is yes, teenagers get stretch marks. Can you do something about it – of course! Set up your skin care program today and go on the attack against stretch marks. A little effort on your part can save you the embarrassment of unsightly stretch marks for years to come.