Striae Distensae: Scars without Wounds.
Plast Reconstr Surg
; 148(1): 77-87, 2021 Jul 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34181606
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY:
Striae distensae, or stretch marks, are common linear lesions of atrophic skin characterized histologically by epidermal atrophy, absent rete ridges, and alterations in connective tissue architecture. Hormonal excess, mechanical stress, and genetic predisposition are all associated with striae distensae, but their exact pathogenesis remains unknown. Despite a multitude of options, no single treatment has yet proven effective. In this article, the authors describe an up-to-date overview of striae distensae in terms of their etiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic options. Further research is required to better elucidate their pathophysiology and to develop targeted effective treatments.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Skin
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Striae Distensae
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Plast Reconstr Surg
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article