Stretch marks are a common problem faced by both men and women. Stretch marks area is a form of scarring on skin with a red or off white color. Stretch marks are often the result from rapid weight gain or loss, rapid growth or can be caused by hormonal changes due to puberty, pregnancy, muscle building or hormone replacement therapy. Some skin types are more susceptible to stretch marks than others and for some patients the marks can be quite noticeable as raised white or red lines found on the arms, stomach, thighs or breast area. Stretch mark can be treated with the help of:-