Although stretch marks on the skin never completely disappear, they usually fade into a lighter color over time. Dealing with stretch marks effectively is indeed challenging, although there is limited evidence suggesting that some treatments can help improve their appearance. Information about the causes and ways to deal with stretch marks on the skin is quoted from Health.com (29/2).

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The body areas that are vulnerable to experiencing stretch marks include the stomach, chest, thighs, and buttocks. Although stretch marks are not physically harmful, they can have a negative impact on a person's mental health. Scientific research has shown that the presence of stretch marks can cause emotional stress and decrease the quality of an individual's life. - National Library of Medicine."

When the skin suddenly and quickly stretches, stretch marks can appear. This happens when collagen and elastin in the skin break due to sudden stretching. Stretch marks are scars that occur when damaged skin begins the healing process. Usually, stretch marks appear during puberty or pregnancy. However, they can also occur in other situations.

Below are some situations that can cause the appearance of stretch marks:Drastic weight gain.Building muscle mass through weightlifting.Experiencing Cushing's syndrome due to excessive production of cortisol hormone by the body.Undergoing breast implant surgery.Using topical corticosteroid therapy, such as the use of anti-inflammatory creams on the skin.Experiencing tissue swelling, although this is a rare complication.

The process of changing skin color in stretch marks is identified as striae rubrae. The initial appearance of stretch marks is seen in various colors such as red, pink, dark brown, purple, reddish-purple, or reddish-brown. The next stage is the fading of color in stretch marks, known as striae albae. When reaching this stage, stretch marks will continue to fade until they turn white or lighter than the surrounding skin.

Stretch marks on the skin will not disappear on their own, but they can fade over time. There is no treatment that can be guaranteed as the most effective in reducing stretch marks. Additionally, use special products for stretch marks at the pharmacy, such as creams or gels designed to reduce those signs.

Not sure whether stretch marks can be avoided or not. However, many popular treatments are sold to prevent stretch marks, such as oils and creams that are applied with massages on the skin. Limited evidence suggests that products containing bitter almond oil, centella (herbal), or hyaluronic acid may help reduce the risk of stretch marks.