Yes men do get stretchmarks!

The difference with male stretch marks is where and how they get them.

If you are overweight then you are going to get stretch marks whether you are male or female.

Generally men get stretch marks due to working out and gaining muscle mass quickly. It is a fact that body builders suffer a great deal with stretch marks and even more so if they are taking supplements like creatine and other steriods that will make their muscles grow at a rapid rate.

The huge difference with men and women is that, women tend to get embarrassed with them and cover themselves up whereas some men show them off with pride at the rapid muscle growth they have had. A badge of honor.

Men are likely to get stretch marks on their shoulders and under arms particulary in the Pec and Deltoid area as this area sees rapid growth.

A diet deficient in minerals and Vitamin E can contribute to their growth. So, make sure you're supplementing your diet with a good multi-vitamin/mineral.

The simple fact is this: whether you have perfect skin or not, if you're a serious hard-training bodybuilder you will develop some stretch marks.

So if you are building muscle and can't avoid them then you have to concentrate on reducing there appearance and treating them.

Tips & Tricks

- Eat a well-balanced diet and take a multi-vitamin and mineral to ensure healthy skin.

-Avoid heavy bulking during the off-season, since stretch marks are associated with growing too fast.

-Instead, make your goal to put on pounds of pure lean muscle. (Low Carb Proteins and Hardcore Muscle Gainers will help out tons!)

-Rub lotion that is high in vitamin E into the troubled areas. This will help speed up the healing process.

-Hide them with tanning lotion