Red or purple marks over the skin which turns to whitish or silvery color over the course of time are called #stretchmarks. The newer stretch marks appear red due to red blood vessel beneath the skin. Red stretch marks can be treated easily as these are more responsive to advanced #treatments. As the blood vessels become arrow, stimulation of #collagen production in response to treatment becomes difficult. There is a #myth that only women get stretch marks. However, men too, can develop these stripes on their skin. #Pregnant women are more prone to developing stretch marks as their belly expands to accommodate baby growth. Rapid weight change during #puberty could also result in stretch marks. Treating the #stretch marks at an early stage can offer promising #results but has little effect on mature marks.