Stretch marks are the most common problem confronted by men and women alike. It either happens due to massive weight gain or loss or it can be caused by hormonal changes due to adolescence, pregnancy and weight lifting or hormone replacement therapy. Here Dr Sameer Karkhanis, Cosmetic Surgeon, Centre for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery tells everything you need to know about stretch marks. Some of the skin types are more liable to stretch marks than others and can be quite visible. Stretch marks usually appear as white or red lines near the arms, stomach, thighs or chest area. It can