Men and stretchmarks
Seeing a man with stretch marks is just as likely as seeing a
woman with the skin condition. The only difference is in how
they develop the condition. Stretch marks are the result of a
hormonal imbalance that affects the skin's natural production of
collagen. The imbalance typically happens to women during
pregnancy. While both men and women strength train by lifting
weights, a man who lifts weights and has stretch marks is far
more common because men typically lift weights to obtain muscle
mass. Increasing muscle mass results in a change in the hormonal
system.
When you see a man with stretch marks you will typically notice
them on his shoulders because this is the area where most of the
muscle growth occurs. In both cases presented, the hormonal
changes affect the production of collagen that is needed to
accommodate the extension of the skin.
Many products that are designed to treat stretch marks are also
excellent moisturizer. A man with stretch marks may not be
interested in the dual purpose of the product. A product whose
main function is to repair the skin and rebuild the collagen
stores is Rejuvine Cream. A man with stretch marks will feel
comfortable using this product because it is absorbed into the
skin quickly. At a cost of nearly $20, Rejuvine is inexpensive
in comparison to products with similar benefits.
Another product that is recommended for a man with stretch marks
is Mederma. This product has been on the market for several
years and many people have reported success with using it, even
on old stretch marks. A man with stretch marks may be especially
interested in purchasing Mederma because it is typically sold
with products for skin ailments, as opposed to other products
for stretch marks that are sold with cosmetics. In addition,
Mederma does not include feminine fragrance that is also added
to products created for treating stretch marks.