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If you want to get rid of those red marks and indentations on your shoulders that come from your bra straps, you've come to the right place. They're caused by too much downward pressure, which gets even worse if you're wearing your bra for hours on end every day. The good news, though, is that they're typically pretty simple to get rid of. Read on to learn about all the things you can do to heal those pesky marks on your shoulders and make sure they're gone for good.
Things You Should Know
- Cover bra strap marks with makeup if you need to reduce the appearance of indentations quickly for a short period.
- Massage, moisturize, and exfoliate the skin on your shoulders to reduce the appearance of bra strap marks or indentations.
- Go to a doctor or plastic surgeon for treatment options if you have severe indentations that have developed over many years.
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- Help reduce the appearance of marks caused by bra straps using the same treatments you'd use to heal scars .Thanks
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Warnings
- Sun exposure can make indentations more noticeable. Always wear sunscreen if you're going to bare your shoulders during the day.Thanks
- Don't wear your bra any longer than you have to. If you wear a bra to work, take it off as soon as you get home. Never sleep in a bra.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/resources/bra-fit-guide/
- ↑ https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/bcc196_well_fitting_bra_leaflet_2019_web.pdf
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23274596/
- ↑ https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/the-importance-of-moisturizing/
- ↑ https://www.mskcc.org/news/what-are-benefits-turmeric-and-can-it-be-used-prevent-treat-cancer-here-s-what-science-says
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20590481/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3875240/
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scars/treatment/
- ↑ [v161361_b01]. 14 April 2020.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2275741/
- ↑ https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/november/chronic-shoulder-pain
- ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/m_health/abcs-of-bra-health
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1196978231
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260916549_Brassiere_Strap_Groove_Deformity_Definition_and_Classification
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scars/treatment/
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