Stretch Marks

Stretch marks

Asked for Male, 18 Years

What is the difference between red and white stretch marks in body??. I have both in my body. How to get rid of it??

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Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dermatologist 12 yrs exp Delhi

Fresh stretch marks are red and they later on turn white. Stretch marks can not be removed completely, they can only be reduced. Kindly send images for better help.

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