Why Do I Have Stretch Marks on My Legs? How Can I Get Rid of Them?

Stretch marks on the legs are actually stretch marks due to obesity. Some women have excessive subcutaneous fat accumulation in the skin due to excessive body weight, causing excessive stretching of the skin under mechanical action. Later, due to reasons such as dieting and weight loss, the subcutaneous fat suddenly decreases, leading to shrinkage of the already highly expanded skin, thereby causing stripes similar to stretch marks. However, long-term use of glucocorticosteroids or the influence of certain diseases, such as diabetes and adrenal cortical hyperfunction, may also cause similar skin patterns. These conditions can be improved through diet modification, appropriate exercise, and massage. The cause of elastic fiber rupture in the dermis is as follows: 1. Rapid development during puberty, where the generation of elastic fibers is slower than the body's growth rate, leading to tearing of elastic fibers; 2. Excessive obesity, causing tearing of elastic fibers; 3. Certain endocrine diseases, such as excessive secretion of glucocorticoids, leading to the breakdown and rupture of elastic fibers (glucocorticoids can promote the breakdown of protein fibers); 4. Oral administration of certain glucocorticoid drugs, resulting in the breakdown and rupture of elastic fibers.

1. Diet: It is crucial to maintain a stable diet and avoid extreme fluctuations. Rapid weight loss and gain within a short period are the primary causes of stretch marks. To prevent and eliminate stretch marks, it is essential to establish a reasonable and healthy eating habit, formulate a scientific and feasible weight loss plan, and avoid excessive intake of greasy food. Consume foods rich in protein to improve skin elasticity and include collagen-rich foods such as pig's trotters, chicken feet, and fish in your diet. Additionally, control calorie intake to prevent fat accumulation.

2. Exercise: Engage in 3-4 sessions of aerobic exercise weekly, such as jogging, swimming, and rope skipping. Exercise promotes fat burning gradually, preventing rapid fat loss without skin contraction. This method is effective in converting fat into muscle, thereby reducing and eliminating stretch marks.

3. Massage: Perform daily massages lasting at least 10 minutes. After the initial massage, wash the area with water and apply a professional stretch mark removal product like Bifuyuan Scar Repair Combination to allow the skin to absorb it gradually. Massage not only applies pressure to the stretch marks externally but also promotes their elimination internally by enhancing blood circulation and strengthening the skin's repair function.