Stretch marks associated with lifting
 

Ok, so this morning I was getting dressed and I've noticed something I've seen many times, dark red stretch marks on my shoulders. I have stretch marks all over because of my weight but I haven't had new stretch marks in years or at least until I started lifting heavy. So somedays after an arm/shoulder workout, I see dark red stretch marks on my shoulders. Is there anything I can do about them? I know there are fading creams and such, I wasn't sure if they really worked or if they were really safe?

Anyone else have this problem?

Coincidentally we had another thread started regarding stretch marks at Buyer Beware today...

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47808

Personally, I have so many stretch marks (under my arms, on my boobs, thighs) that I probably wouldn't even notice any on my arms and shoulders!!! :lol: Incidentally, what kind of exercises are you doing for arms and shoulders? I've often gotten red marks on my shoulders whenever I've used a machine that requires shoulder pads (hack squat, standing calf press) but they go away after a few days.

Nelie -- I thought the same thing as Karen. :) I used to get all sorts of red streaks all over my shoulders from hack squats and the standing calf raise machine. They'd last 3 - 4 days and then fade. I don't get them at all any more, though -- perhaps my shoulders have petrified and turned to rock or something? :lol:

If they are brand new stretch marks that are still red and they bother you, talk to a dermatologist. I was told by mine that this is the ONLY time that they can be treated -- while they're new and red. And the only effective thing is prescription only.

HA! You know that would totally explain it, I might've got it from using the machines, I didn't even think of that. I'll see what happens with them.

I've gotten those marks on my shoulders too! But I had lifted quite heavy with the machines with the pads and my shoulders where tender too...