Stretch marks is something that the majority of men and women have to deal with. Unfortunately it is also something that we all wish we never had to deal with or try to prevent and treat. But there are things that happen in our lives - which can cause them to produce and if we are not careful they will spread quickly.

These unsightly blemishes are caused when the dermis - the middle layer of the skin - does not have the support it needs to retain the shape of the skin. There are several things in our lives that can cause stretch marks to appear and also things that we can do to help prevent it.

Usually stretch marks are caused when the skin is being stretched and it does not contain enough moisture to retain the shape of the skin. People who gain a large amount of weight in a short period of time, have a sudden growth spurt, and work out their muscles should be careful and wary of gaining stretch marks. It is no wonder that women who are pregnant are the main ones to be affected by them.

These marks are able to appear anywhere on a person’s body - but are usually found on the belly, arms, thighs, hips, and breasts. While they may look unpleasant they are not a health risk and will fade with time. You might also be able to use surgery or lotions to remove stretch marks.