Therapeutic creams
There are many therapeutic creams that contribute to the treatment of cracks in the body, including:
- Tretinoin cream contains the retinoids used in the treatment of wrinkles and new stretch marks, but they cause skin redness, irritation and exfoliation.
- Centella asiatica: A group of natural oils that promote cells in the body, through the construction of collagen to the skin tissue, but there is not much evidence of its effectiveness in the treatment of cracks in the body.
Laser
Laser therapy contributes to the reduction of cracks but does not completely remove them. The treatment mechanism absorbs the energy produced by the laser by the blood vessels at the bottom of the cracks, resulting in their collapse and turning from red or violet to white. Laser therapy is available in many types and is painless. It can be used to treat cracks at the beginning of their appearance when they are red or purple. The number of laser sessions depends on the color and type of the skin.
Cosmetic operations
Cosmetic procedures are suitable for treating abdominal cracks in large amounts, but they are expensive and unsafe; they can cause scarring.
Other ways to treat body cracks
- Use of sugar: It is used by mixing a glass of sugar with a quarter cup of coconut oil or almond oil, adding a quantity of sea sand and lemon juice and mixing the ingredients together in a concave way, then rub the body cracks with the mixture for ten minutes, and it is recommended to use the mixture several times a week while showering for On satisfactory results.
- Aloe vera gel : Contributes to the treatment of cracks in the body through the application of aloe vera gel of the plant on a daily basis on the body after bathing.
Ways to hide body cracks
- Creams, lotions and moisturizers: These lotions contribute to moisturizing the skin but do not prevent or conceal cracks in the body. They are available in pharmacies and beauty shops, and are advised to be used when cracks are red or violet.
- Use of blemishes for defects: Is a cosmetic product available in pharmacies without a prescription, and is suitable for hiding cracks in small areas of the body, and available types of waterproof lasts for two or three days.