Abstract | BACKGROUND: Striae distensea (SD; stretch marks) are a well-recognized, common skin condition that rarely causes any significant medical problems but are often a significant source of distress to those affected. The origins of SD are poorly understood, and a number of treatment modalities are available for their treatment, yet none of them is consistently effective, and no single therapy is considered to be pivotal for this problem. With a high incidence and unsatisfactory treatments, stretch marks remain an important target of research for an optimum consensus of treatment. OBJECTIVE: To identify the current treatment modalities and their effectiveness in the treatment of stretch marks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of the recent literature regarding clinical treatment of stretch marks with emphasis on the safety and efficacy of the newer optical devices and laser applications. RESULTS: No current therapeutic option offers complete treatment, although there are a number of emerging new modalities that are encouraging. CONCLUSION: The therapeutic strategies are numerous, and no single modality has been far more consistent than the rest. The long-term future of treatment strategies is encouraging with the advance in laser technologies.
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Authors | Mohamed L Elsaie, Leslie S Baumann, Lotfy T Elsaaiee |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 35
Issue 4
Pg. 563-73
(Apr 2009)
ISSN: 1524-4725 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 19400881
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Atrophy
- Elastic Tissue
(pathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Pregnancy
- Skin
(pathology)
- Skin Diseases
(therapy)
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