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Preventing and healing stretch marks

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Stretch marks are a form of scarring that appear as streaks on the skin. While they usually fade over time, for many people, they never disappear completely. 75-90 per cent of women develop stretch marks in the course of their lives. This could be during pregnancy, or rapid changes in weight. Prevention is better than cure so start fighting stretch marks immediately you notice the first one.

There are two major ways you can attack stretch marks. One is internal and one is external.

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