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Rosie H

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Does scratching = stretch marks????
Posted: 04-17-08 10:04am

Or is this a myth? My belly has been itching well not specifically my belly but all my skin is dry and itchy. But now I am starting to scatch. Well hubby has been grilling me to not scratch my belly or my boobs cause I will get stretch marks. he is so funny!

But I have also heard this from lots of different people. Is this true?
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Posted: 04-17-08 11:38am

No, this is not true. It's your skin's genetic makeup & elasticity that determines whether you'll get stretchmarks or not. Just because you itch your belly doesn't mean stretchmarks will pop up everywhere!

The itching could be a sign that you will end up with stretchmarks, or it may just be as simple as dry skin. Use lots of lotion & you won't be so itchy!

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Posted: 04-17-08 12:35pm

use cocoa butter, that's what i put on my stretchies
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Posted: 04-17-08 20:40pm

According to my belly, wherever it itched, stretchies showed up. I LOADED up on cocoa butter, and it still seemed like the area was dry. Unfortunately, it all depends on your skin and your genetic makeup, so good luck!
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