| Many people live with stretch marks that they hate | | | | experience quick growth spurts often see them as |
| every day. Even with as much information as there is | | | | well. |
| available about stretch mark removal and prevention, | | | | Getting a tan can get rid of the marks. |
| some people still believe the myths that they have | | | | Because of silvery color, most people have the |
| heard.. | | | | misconception that they can cover up stretch marks |
| Only women get them. | | | | with a tan. This however, will only serve to worsen |
| Fact: While it is a fact that 90% of pregnant women | | | | the whitish appearance of stretch marks as the |
| develop stretch marks, other people also develop | | | | surrounding healthy skin darkens in color. This is |
| them. Men can also get stretch marks and so can | | | | because stretch marks are scars and if you've ever |
| children. Men who weight lift and build muscle quickly | | | | tried to tan a scar, you would know that they are |
| are prone to develop them. Adolescents who | | | | particularly resistant to color changes. |