Likewise, people ask, are red or white stretch marks worse?
They begin red because blood vessels are present under the skin. The presence of functioning blood vessels allows red stretch marks to be more responsive to treatment. White stretch marks (striae alba) are older and more difficult to treat.
Also, what color are stretch marks supposed to be? When stretch marks first appear, they tend to be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown, or dark brown, depending on your skin color. Early stretch marks may feel slightly raised and can be itchy.
Thereof, do red stretch marks go away if you lose weight?
Stretch marks aren't harmful, but they can make some people feel distressed about the way they make their skin appear, affecting day-to-day living. In some cases, stretch marks may disappear on their own after weight loss.
Why are my stretch marks red and itchy?
Most stretch marks run vertically along your body, though they can sometimes be horizontal, too. Healing skin tends to be itchy. With dermal tearing, your nerves respond by creating the itchy sensations. This is also why your stretch marks might itch after you've lost weight.
