Only one topical product has been shown to truly help with stretch marks: tretinoin
On topic: The best thing tretinoin can do is accelerate the healing proces (red scar tissue > white/silver)
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Tretinoin cream: Stretch marks form when the skin is overstretched
Tretinoin can penetrate through the upper layer of skin and rebuild collagen, which explains how it improves stretch marks for some people
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So if people had results on white strech marks, red/purple ones should fade as well :) Depending on the area it’s in, you may need something stronger like Adapalene
Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, derived from sugar cane, sugar beets, and other substances
2 The acute stage (striae rubrae) is characterized by the initial erythematous, red and stretched flat (in some cases appear slightly raised) lesions which
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Off-label uses for which a health care provider may prescribe topical tretinoin treatment include psoriasis, stretch marks and warts, among other conditions
1%, depending on your skin type and condition
1 percent retinol-based body lotions; At-home devices, Tretinoin and adapelene require a prescription from a doctor, whereas topical retinols don’t
Stage 3 One study showed that women’s stretch marks faded after five sessions compared to others who used topical creams with glycolic acid and tretinoin
Yes, it does! There are plenty of studies regarding this topic (a quick Google search should pull some results)
2% of the patients showed "good" and "very good" overall improvement, and 59
One study using 0
Using corticosteroids
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I believe there has been some study on them affecting fresh pink stretch marks