Studies have shown that a resounding 75 to 90 percent of women will develop some stretch marks (called striae scientifically) during the course of their pregnancy. The severity of those stretch marks does vary. Some women are more prone to stretch marks due to genetics and the amount of elasticity of their skin.
Also, stretch marks is not just a problem that affects women alone. Men that are bodybuilding or gain a large amount of weight quickly can also develop stretch marks.
We here at StriaeCreams.com aim to help educate individuals on the causes and reasons for stretch marks as well as ways to help treat them.
We choose to focus on creams and serums designed to help reduce or prevent stretch marks since they are generally the most economically feasible solutions.
Other procedures such as laser surgery and micro dermabrasion costs well in the thousands total while the majority of stretch mark creams are under $100.
While they do not produce results as quickly, they are able to reduce the appearance of stretch marks significantly when used over time. In addition many stretch mark solutions used beforehand can actually help prevent stretch marks from occurring.
Mederma Review
Rating: 3/ 5
Mederma is a doctor and pharmacist recommended cream for treating various types of scars. Aside from being able to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks it can also be used on new and old scars resulting from surgery, acne, injury, and even burns.
Mederma more recently released a newer improved formula with added SPF 30 protection. This new formulation helps protects the scars from sun exposure, which might worsen or darken their appearance.
Mederma uses a patented botanical extract that make scars appear softer, smoother, and less noticeable. The cream is not greasy and is safe to be used on all skin types.
Cost
A 1.7oz tube of Mederm is affordable at $35.
Conclusion
Medemra is a fairly good general solution used to help treat different type of scars. Many people have tried this newer and original formula with some positive results.
However, most people had success using Mederma to treat acne scars and scars that resulted from injury. As a stretch mark solution, Mederma does work. It generally isn't the most effective product though since it wasn't formulated to deal with just stretch marks alone. However, Mederma is still a good product.