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Q: Does scratching = stretch marks????
asked by: Rosie H on April 17th, 2008
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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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arcadia
replied on April 17th, 2008
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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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ilovemyfishies81
replied on April 17th, 2008
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use cocoa butter, that's what i put on my stretchies
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Lilly Ivy
replied on April 17th, 2008
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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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kelwatson
replied on April 12th, 2009
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i think i might be pregnant. and ive got stretch marks from before i was last time, but they look funny, blue like and can see them really bad. they was going. do you think they look like this cause im pregnat? not due on till friday so aint done a test yet. thank you kelly.xx
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