Embarrassing Beauty Questions – and Answers

Aren't I Too Young to Go Gray?

http://images.medicinenet.com/images/SlideShow/18-embarrasing-beauty-questions-s4-grey-hair-on-womans-head.jpgIf you haven't reached 40 and more than half of your hair is white, you're "going gray" prematurely. In some cases, this can be a sign of a thyroid or pigment disorder. But most often, you can thank your parents for the early gray genes. Fortunately, premature graying does not mean that your body is aging more quickly than anyone else's.



Are Those Pimples on My Bottom?

http://images.medicinenet.com/images/SlideShow/18-embarrasing-beauty-questions-s5-pimples-on-skin.jpgProbably not. Small white or red bumps on the buttocks are most likely keratosis pilaris. This is a harmless skin condition that can also appear on the back, cheeks, upper arms, and thighs. The condition may last for years but tends to disappear gradually by age 30. Until then, intensive moisturizing can help reduce outbreaks.



How Did I Get Stretch Marks?

http://images.medicinenet.com/images/SlideShow/18-embarrasing-beauty-questions-s6-stretch-marks.jpgWhen the skin gets stretched by pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss, the stretch can create scarring. Stretch marks are usually red or purple, then fade to a glossy white. They generally occur on the belly, thighs, hips, breasts, or lower back. The marks can be reduced with chemical peels or laser surgery. Lotions and creams are usually of little benefit.

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