Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 02:49:21 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 02:49:21 PM
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 02:49:21 PM
Since a couple of month i got some stretch marks at me knees from the hormones.
It doesnt look very nice, as you can see on the picture. Did anybody have similar problems? What can i do?
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dermis.net%2Fbilder%2FCD151%2F550px%2Fimg0079.jpg&hash=e05e7fdab834e4d9046ccf1ef4eb320d6781b007)
Thanks
Galaxy
It doesnt look very nice, as you can see on the picture. Did anybody have similar problems? What can i do?
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dermis.net%2Fbilder%2FCD151%2F550px%2Fimg0079.jpg&hash=e05e7fdab834e4d9046ccf1ef4eb320d6781b007)
Thanks
Galaxy
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: JLT1 on July 08, 2014, 03:52:11 PM
Post by: JLT1 on July 08, 2014, 03:52:11 PM
Are you still working out with weights or does your job require a lot of lifting??
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 03:54:48 PM
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 03:54:48 PM
No, ive a office job ... ive the stretch marks on my knees.
Thats not me on the photo. Its only a sample from another site.
Thats not me on the photo. Its only a sample from another site.
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: KayXo on July 08, 2014, 05:15:32 PM
Post by: KayXo on July 08, 2014, 05:15:32 PM
I have those marks around my outer thighs, near butt area. It's normal when skin stretches due to increased fat deposition in an area. Perhaps, if change is quick, this is more likely to happen versus if change is very slow and gradual.
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 06:01:33 PM
Post by: galaxy on July 08, 2014, 06:01:33 PM
Fat? On my knees?
I thought it goes to my hips and legs? :-\
I thought it goes to my hips and legs? :-\
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: PurpleCrown on July 08, 2014, 07:24:35 PM
Post by: PurpleCrown on July 08, 2014, 07:24:35 PM
My shoulders actually show the same marks as the picture. I have them on my thighs and a little bit on the side of my knees too. I have had them since my unwanted puberty though. The ones on my knees aren't very visible and the ones on my thighs get covered. But the ones on my shoulder are visible when I wear something strapless. I haven't spent much time thinking about it actually, but if someone has tips on what to do with it they would be very welcome.
Title: Re: Stretch marks - Striae atrophicae?
Post by: BatLadyMia on July 09, 2014, 05:59:49 AM
Post by: BatLadyMia on July 09, 2014, 05:59:49 AM
I have them all over from my excessive weight gain as a child, and there's not much you can do about them. I've tried tons of stretch mark cream, but those effects are marginal if any. Laser is the most effective option, but even then you'll still have them. Bummer, but most everyone has them (you just don't notice).