What type of scratches are in these pictures

[N3gATiVE]

Hello.

My boyfriend having lot of strange thick scratches on his tummy don't know WHY! which looks really bad
he think 'coz of too much Masturbation these scratches are becoming he said same scratches are also
around her panis area but i don't think ?? so can anybody tell me what are these scratches what we call
them what is the reason of coming these scratches how to get rid of it! Any idea! from these pictures..

http://i52.tinypic.com/2zolu6h.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/14vhemg.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/11bqagk.jpg

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These look like stretch marks. Stretch marks occurs when the dermis (2nd layer of the skin) are frequently or continuously stretched causing tearing of the skin and lead to scarring. These marks happen commonly during pregnancy, weight gain, muscle building, on areas of the upper arms, breasts, abdomen, lower back, hips and thighs.

Creams containing alpha hydroxyl acids and retin-A are said to be useful in decreasing the stretch marks but the advertised antimarks creams have no proof of effectiveness. Eat healthy, nutritious food ,drink plenty of fluids and do moderate exercises. Laser therapy and dermabrasion, alone or in combination have also been shown to be effective in diminishing the appearance of stretch marks. For that you need to consult a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Striae represent loss of elastic tissue. In realistic terms though it does improve, may not be satisfactory.Since it does not look good one wants to get rid of this(Cosmetic), but then this less of a medical problem. If it were true that masturbation would cause this most population would exhibit striae for sure! Of course it is not so.This would reduce in time and forget it ok? Thank you for the kind words of appreciation.

[N3gATiVE]

Hay! really thanks u are great!

u catch it really well striae distensae is the problem after reading theory in wikipedia
ya he gained weight & 'coz of that those scratches are coming..
i was thinking i again have to take pictures 'coz these are really dirty & i can't even understand myself but u really saved time :) thanks
can u tell me few more things about striae distensae if u don't mind

1) So this means there is no relation of Masturbation with Striae distensae?

2) Anyway to STOP! coming more scratches i mean Striae distensae

3) Anyway to remove or hide already appeared Striae distensae those looks really bad!

4) Any bad side effects of striae distensae apart from looking bad..

5) What do u mean by cosmetic problem can u explain little bit more..

If he loss weight does Striae distensae disappear or still there