Stretch marks - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

verve · 11-01-2004, 08:51 PM

hey guys hows it going, got a problem.on my biceps i have stretch marks, i don't know why as my whole body has been making gains, but anyway the marks are redish pink colour, and on the inside part of the bicep(so if i have my arms by my sides u can't see them but if i pose u can).i don't know what 2 do about it, the last few days i've been using a cream called e-45, which has helped b4 which some skin probs(dry skin,blisters etc.) but i dunno whether 2 not work biceps at all or what, everytime they grow, the marks get bigger.one of the reasons i started working out is to get good looking muscles,and obviously marks along them don't look good...help!

Raven · 11-01-2004, 09:05 PM

They fade after time, vitamin E cream and a few sunbeds now and then will help

V-Man · 11-01-2004, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by vervefan
hey guys hows it going, got a problem.on my biceps i have stretch marks, i don't know why as my whole body has been making gains, but anyway the marks are redish pink colour, and on the inside part of the bicep(so if i have my arms by my sides u can't see them but if i pose u can).i don't know what 2 do about it, the last few days i've been using a cream called e-45, which has helped b4 which some skin probs(dry skin,blisters etc.) but i dunno whether 2 not work biceps at all or what, everytime they grow, the marks get bigger.one of the reasons i started working out is to get good looking muscles,and obviously marks along them don't look good...help!

west london eh? where abouts m8?

robin_3_16 · 11-01-2004, 10:11 PM

don't worry mate they are natural, at one point i wanted stretch marks to show i was getting somewhere, they fade on sunbeds and using e45 is good,
but they never go
don't stop working your biceps
they are not a big deal, and if i see abig guy i never say ****ing hell hes got stretch marks wouldn't wanna be like that!

**hackskii** · 11-01-2004, 11:59 PM

I got one and they do fade over time. Eventually you wont even notice that you have them.

verve · 12-01-2004, 01:43 AM

brentford in west london,go 2 a gym in acton tho,u know the area?i'll get some vitamin e cream thanx 4 the tip,i remember reading a story about that once,a woman had a really bad burnt leg,used that and if u see the before and after photo's, the difference was amazing.i have naturally tanned skin,never been near a tanning machine in my life,spending a day in the sun is enough to give me a heavy tan,not much sun about this time of year tho unfourtunately.it just bothers me coz my arms aren't that big, less than 14 inches,so if they were to get bigger,makes me scared how big the stretch marks would be

OnePack · 12-01-2004, 10:18 PM

how much do u put on? and do u put the cream after or before u work out?

Mr T · 12-01-2004, 10:30 PM

they do fade mate - i have a few myself......

17-01-2004, 06:45 PM

Better still, you should try coconut oil or something similar, which is what pregnant women use to reduce them. I have them myself, and still got them...after 7 years

but have faded a lot, they're still visible.

Cheater2K · 18-01-2004, 11:46 AM

Ive got plenty, i got loads on my chest when every time i train they come back. Just the way it is im affriad. They do fade though, the ones on my arms have gone now, havnt had anythere for a while but i can see me getting them again shortly

Arnietwo · 19-01-2004, 11:30 PM

On reading vervemans question, initially I thought that well, thats what you get for taking roids. The skin just can`t keep up with the rate of muscle growth.
But then you state that they are only 14 inches !
You obviously just do not have good skin. I thought you might be fair skinned and possibly ginger. But you again state the contrary by saying you are easily tanned.
I am therefore confused, and I doubt copious amounts of Vit e cream will make much differance.
Is there a problem with your diet?
Are you getting enough fruit, veg and fish oils etc.
Are you sure they are stretch marks?. Not many people get stretch marks on there biceps, unless they are near to the armpit area where it is linked to chest and delt growth.

verve · 20-01-2004, 02:19 AM

nah never took any roids,only started training in september,and yes they r near the armpit so is prob caused by chest and delt growth,i have a natural tanned/spanish look,i don't cut or bruise easily,but if i do get even a little cut,then it leaves a mark there for quite a while,i think the name for it is called keyloid scaring,but cud be completely wrong about that.don't know much about it,anyway cream has helped .the reason i asked is that if u look at the top BB's in the world,they have massive arms yet none seem to have stretch marks so i wondered what the secret was.my diet,IMO,is good,i have fruit and veg at least once per day,also take vitamins supplements as of yesterday,and try and have lots of different sources of protein.ie.today was rice,turkey,cod,tuna,milk,water,fruit juice,a banana,an apple,cucumber,and carrots.also cereal and some protein shake.also multivitamin tablet and cod liver oil tablet.if anything extra that i need daily let me know as i'm always looking 4 ways 2 improve.

**hackskii** · 20-01-2004, 02:31 AM

The diet looks good. Better than most. I would say genetics is what is up with the stretch marks. I have them. They do fade.
keyloid scaring I have that as well. Got a 9" scar on my stomach from a really bad car crash where the removed my spleen. Looks nasty but I actually wear it proud. I dont care about the scar that I did to myself (poor driving). My fault totally....Sorry diffrent story altogether.
Your marks will fade and they wont mean anything to you in years to come.
You are fine mate

**robdog** · 20-01-2004, 12:13 PM

my skin type is realy prone to them. my armpits, chest, biceps, sides and stomach are covered vitually. mine are thick and deep. they are unsightly but its the price i have to pay si i dont think about them. i seem to put weight on to quickly for my skin to cope. i hadalot before i even tried gear.

damagedgoods · 20-01-2004, 03:29 PM

hows about this for strange then - I get them on my A***!

11-01-2004, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
verve 666 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: At work, probably. Posts: 674	Stretch marks hey guys hows it going, got a problem.on my biceps i have stretch marks, i don't know why as my whole body has been making gains, but anyway the marks are redish pink colour, and on the inside part of the bicep(so if i have my arms by my sides u can't see them but if i pose u can).i don't know what 2 do about it, the last few days i've been using a cream called e-45, which has helped b4 which some skin probs(dry skin,blisters etc.) but i dunno whether 2 not work biceps at all or what, everytime they grow, the marks get bigger.one of the reasons i started working out is to get good looking muscles,and obviously marks along them don't look good...help!

11-01-2004, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-01-2004, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	don't worry mate they are natural, at one point i wanted stretch marks to show i was getting somewhere, they fade on sunbeds and using e45 is good, but they never go don't stop working your biceps they are not a big deal, and if i see abig guy i never say ****ing hell hes got stretch marks wouldn't wanna be like that! __________________ Robin

11-01-2004, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,164	I got one and they do fade over time. Eventually you wont even notice that you have them. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-01-2004, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
verve 666 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: At work, probably. Posts: 674	brentford in west london,go 2 a gym in acton tho,u know the area?i'll get some vitamin e cream thanx 4 the tip,i remember reading a story about that once,a woman had a really bad burnt leg,used that and if u see the before and after photo's, the difference was amazing.i have naturally tanned skin,never been near a tanning machine in my life,spending a day in the sun is enough to give me a heavy tan,not much sun about this time of year tho unfourtunately.it just bothers me coz my arms aren't that big, less than 14 inches,so if they were to get bigger,makes me scared how big the stretch marks would be __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-01-2004, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,494	how much do u put on? and do u put the cream after or before u work out? __________________ Thank you.

12-01-2004, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr T Looking Freaky Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 709	they do fade mate - i have a few myself...... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

17-01-2004, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	Better still, you should try coconut oil or something similar, which is what pregnant women use to reduce them. I have them myself, and still got them...after 7 years but have faded a lot, they're still visible.

18-01-2004, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cheater2K EFBB Winner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 5,665	Ive got plenty, i got loads on my chest when every time i train they come back. Just the way it is im affriad. They do fade though, the ones on my arms have gone now, havnt had anythere for a while but i can see me getting them again shortly __________________ Kind Regards Cheater **************************** ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) (MSN: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) (URL: www.comingsoon.com) ****************************

19-01-2004, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Arnietwo Newbie Trainer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh area Posts: 3	On reading vervemans question, initially I thought that well, thats what you get for taking roids. The skin just can`t keep up with the rate of muscle growth. But then you state that they are only 14 inches ! You obviously just do not have good skin. I thought you might be fair skinned and possibly ginger. But you again state the contrary by saying you are easily tanned. I am therefore confused, and I doubt copious amounts of Vit e cream will make much differance. Is there a problem with your diet? Are you getting enough fruit, veg and fish oils etc. Are you sure they are stretch marks?. Not many people get stretch marks on there biceps, unless they are near to the armpit area where it is linked to chest and delt growth.

20-01-2004, 02:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
verve 666 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: At work, probably. Posts: 674	nah never took any roids,only started training in september,and yes they r near the armpit so is prob caused by chest and delt growth,i have a natural tanned/spanish look,i don't cut or bruise easily,but if i do get even a little cut,then it leaves a mark there for quite a while,i think the name for it is called keyloid scaring,but cud be completely wrong about that.don't know much about it,anyway cream has helped .the reason i asked is that if u look at the top BB's in the world,they have massive arms yet none seem to have stretch marks so i wondered what the secret was.my diet,IMO,is good,i have fruit and veg at least once per day,also take vitamins supplements as of yesterday,and try and have lots of different sources of protein.ie.today was rice,turkey,cod,tuna,milk,water,fruit juice,a banana,an apple,cucumber,and carrots.also cereal and some protein shake.also multivitamin tablet and cod liver oil tablet.if anything extra that i need daily let me know as i'm always looking 4 ways 2 improve. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

20-01-2004, 02:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,164	The diet looks good. Better than most. I would say genetics is what is up with the stretch marks. I have them. They do fade. keyloid scaring I have that as well. Got a 9" scar on my stomach from a really bad car crash where the removed my spleen. Looks nasty but I actually wear it proud. I dont care about the scar that I did to myself (poor driving). My fault totally....Sorry diffrent story altogether. Your marks will fade and they wont mean anything to you in years to come. You are fine mate __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

20-01-2004, 12:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
robdog UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,614	my skin type is realy prone to them. my armpits, chest, biceps, sides and stomach are covered vitually. mine are thick and deep. they are unsightly but its the price i have to pay si i dont think about them. i seem to put weight on to quickly for my skin to cope. i hadalot before i even tried gear. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 25% off for UKM members (discount code UKM25)

20-01-2004, 03:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
damagedgoods Looking Freaky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wisbech Posts: 763	hows about this for strange then - I get them on my A***!

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