Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update
The term striae gravidarum (SG) refers to a kind of striae distensae (SD) that develops particularly during pregnancy. According to the level of maturity of the lesions, SG is divided into striae rubra (SR) and striae alba (SA). The pathogenesis remains unclear; recent studies have implicated abnorm...
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| author | Yangyiyi Yu Haijing Wu Heng Yin Qianjin Lu |
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| description | The term striae gravidarum (SG) refers to a kind of striae distensae (SD) that develops particularly during pregnancy. According to the level of maturity of the lesions, SG is divided into striae rubra (SR) and striae alba (SA). The pathogenesis remains unclear; recent studies have implicated abnormalities in elastic fibers, collagen fibrils, and other extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Changes in the expression of hormone receptors and hormone levels have also been hypothesized. Considering this new information, we reviewed successful treatments of SG and listed them in two tables. Our review found that topical treatments were relatively weak compared with laser and light treatment, with which the appearance of SR and SA can be significantly improved. Lasers combined with other modalities, such as additional energy devices and topical agents, were also proven effective, but more large-scale trials are necessary. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f1b298d114d24f1e8a4399053589c31e2023-09-15T14:28:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Dermatological Treatment0954-66341471-17532022-04-013331243125110.1080/09546634.2020.18256141825614Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and updateYangyiyi Yu0Haijing Wu1Heng Yin2Qianjin Lu3Department of Dermatology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical EpigenomicsDepartment of Dermatology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical EpigenomicsDepartment of Dermatology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical EpigenomicsDepartment of Dermatology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical EpigenomicsThe term striae gravidarum (SG) refers to a kind of striae distensae (SD) that develops particularly during pregnancy. According to the level of maturity of the lesions, SG is divided into striae rubra (SR) and striae alba (SA). The pathogenesis remains unclear; recent studies have implicated abnormalities in elastic fibers, collagen fibrils, and other extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Changes in the expression of hormone receptors and hormone levels have also been hypothesized. Considering this new information, we reviewed successful treatments of SG and listed them in two tables. Our review found that topical treatments were relatively weak compared with laser and light treatment, with which the appearance of SR and SA can be significantly improved. Lasers combined with other modalities, such as additional energy devices and topical agents, were also proven effective, but more large-scale trials are necessary.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2020.1825614striae distensaestriae gravidarumlaser therapyphototherapy |
| spellingShingle | Yangyiyi Yu Haijing Wu Heng Yin Qianjin Lu Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update Journal of Dermatological Treatment striae distensae striae gravidarum laser therapy phototherapy |
| title | Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update |
| title_full | Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update |
| title_fullStr | Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update |
| title_full_unstemmed | Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update |
| title_short | Striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy: a review and update |
| title_sort | striae gravidarum and different modalities of therapy a review and update |
| topic | striae distensae striae gravidarum laser therapy phototherapy |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2020.1825614 |
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