Is it normal for your stretch marks to hurt?

Like any cut or scar, fresh stretch marks can be itchy or irritated as the skin tries to adapt and repair itself. As stretch marks fade they usually cause no pain or irritation in the long term. But, scarred stretch-marked skin can be more sensitive to sunburn or irritation.

Why are my stretch marks stinging?

The tear also causes tiny blood vessels in the skin to break, giving the stretch mark its characteristic pinkish or purplish hue. When they first develop, stretch marks may cause a burning or itching sensation.

What helps with sore stretch marks?

What to do about stretch marks

retinoid (often called tretinoin) creams or hyaluronic acid – these may help if used on new stretch marks, but you should not use retinoid creams if you’re pregnant.
light or laser treatments.
microdermabrasion, which removes a thin layer of skin.

How long does it take for postpartum stretch marks to go away?

The good news is that stretch marks usually become considerably less noticeable about six to 12 months after childbirth. The pigmentation fades and they generally become lighter than the surrounding skin (the color will vary depending on your skin color), but their texture will remain the same.

Can stretch marks burst?

Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture.

Can stretch marks get inflamed?

Your skin then has a mild inflammatory response as your tissues try to adapt to the stretching effects. This explains why fresh stretch marks are red. The redness doesn’t last forever. As stretch marks heal, they’ll eventually turn white and start to become less noticeable as they fade over time.

How can I remove stretch marks after delivery?

1) Massage With Oil. Massaging the skin of your hips, belly, and bust is one of the best ways to treat stretch marks after pregnancy. A gentle massage increases blood flow and breaks up the scar tissue that causes stretch marks.

How common is Pupps?

PUPPP rash occurs in about 1 in every 150 pregnancies. Other names for the condition are: nurse’s late-onset prurigo.

Why are stretch marks bumpy?

However, PUPPP lesions are usually associated with striae (stretch marks), as both are due to the stretching of the skin. The small, red, itchy bumps – the telltale sign of PUPPP – develop near the stretch marks and commonly appear within the stretch marks themselves.