Striae distensae in adolescents: A mini review
Keywords:
Adolescents, striae distensae, stretch marksAbstract
Striae distensae or stretch marks are mainly a cosmetic concern. They commonly occur in adolescence and in pregnant women. Although, generally more common in females; physiological striae atrophicae of adolescence are more common in males. The pathophysiology is multifactorial with mechanical stretching of the skin being the most important. Despite of an abundance of treatment modalities none is 100% effective.
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2. Stamatas GN, Lopes-DaCunha A, Nkengne A, Bertin C. Biophysical properties of Striae Distensae evaluated in vivo using non-invasive assays. Skin Res Technol. 2015;21:254-258.
3. Tong PL, Qin J, Cooper CL, Lowe PM, Murrell DF, Kossard S, Ng LG, Roediger B, Weninger W, Haass NK. A quantitative approach to histopathological dissection of elastin-related disorders using multiphoton microscopy. Br J Dermatol. 2013;169:869-879.
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5. Wang F, Calderone K, Do TT, Smith NR, Helfrich YR, Johnson TRB, Kang S, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Severe disruption and disorganization of dermal collagen fibrils in early striae gravidarum. Br J Dermatol. 2018;178:749-760.
6. Wang F, Calderone K, Smith NR, Do TT, Helfrich YR, Johnson TR, Kang S, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Marked disruption and aberrant regulation of elastic fibres in early striae gravidarum. Br J Dermatol. 2015;173:1420-1430.
7. Keen MA. Striae distensae: What’s new at the horizon? BJMP 2016;9:a919
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12. Cordeiro RC, de Moraes AM. Striae Distensae: Physiopathology. Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2009;1:137-140.
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21. Atwal GS, Manku LK, Griffiths CE, Polson DW. Striae gravidarum in primiparae. Br J Dermatol. 2006;155:965–969.
22. Ud-Din S, McGeorge D, Bayat A. Topical management of striae distensae (stretch marks): prevention and therapy of striae rubrae and albae. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2016;30:211–222.
23. Hague A, Bayat A. Therapeutic targets in the management of striae distensae: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017;77:559–568.
24. Lokhande AJ, Mysore V. Striae Distensae Treatment Review and Update. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2019;10:380–395.
25. Liu L, Ma H, Li Y. Interventions for the treatment of stretch marks: a systematic review. Cutis. 2014;94:66–72.
26. Farahnik B, Park K, Kroumpouzos G, Murase J. Striae gravidarum: Risk factors, prevention, and management. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2016;3:77–85.
27. O'Connor AA, Lowe PM, Shumack S, Lim AC. Chemical peels: A review of current practice. Australas J Dermatol. 2018;59:171–181.
28. Karia UK, Padhiar BB, Shah BJ. Evaluation of Various Therapeutic measures in striae rubra. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2016;9:101–105.
29. Kim IS, Park KY, Kim BJ, Kim MN, Kim CW, Kim SE. Efficacy of intradermal radiofrequency combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma in striae distensae: a pilot study. Int J Dermatol. 2012;51:1253–1258.
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31. Hou A, Cohen B, Haimovic A, Elbuluk N. Microneedling: A Comprehensive Review. Dermatol Surg. 2017;43:321–339.
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34. Wollina U, Goldman A. Management of stretch marks (with a focus on striae rubrae). J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2017;10:124–129.
35. Sadick NS, Magro C, Hoenig A. Prospective clinical and histological study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a targeted high-intensity narrow band UVB/UVA1 therapy for striae alba. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2007;9:79–83.
36. Elsaie ML, Baumann LS, Elsaaiee LT. Striae distensae (stretch marks) and different modalities of therapy: an update. Dermatol Surg. 2009;35:563–573.
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