There is a clear need for robust, methodologically rigorous randomised trials involving larger sample sizes to evaluate the effects of topical preparations on the development of stretch marks in pregnancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Furthermore, available topical modalities generally lack strong evidence from rigorous, well‐designed, randomized controlled trials with ample numbers of subjects. [doi.org]

Articles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish and French were included. Striae distensae occur in pregnancy, puberty and obesity as well as in numerous medical conditions and following therapeutic interventions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Complementary and alternative medicine use among Turkish diabetes patients. Complement Ther Med. 2009;17(2):78. 30. Namjoyan F, Kiashi F, Moosavi ZB, Saffari F, Makhmalzadeh BS. [dovepress.com]

Widely spread striae are not a serious disease or disability, but only a cosmetic problem. However, they may lead to a persistent complex and feeling of inferiority or even cause serious depression states, especially in teenagers, as in this case. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Widely spread striae are not a serious disease or disability, but only a cosmetic problem. [semanticscholar.org]

Immunosupressives are indicated when the disease is disabling.[2] Cyclosporine is a steroid-sparing drug found to be effective in autoimmune urticarial through the inhibition of release of histamine from basophils in patients of chronic urticaria with [cdriadvlkn.org]

Rarely, striae can result from an underlying condition Cushing's syndrome (obesity with distribution around the abdomen and trunk causing a 'buffalo hump' between the shoulders, and the face leading to the development of a 'moon face' / thin skin with easy [pcds.org.uk]

and pelvic prolapse (2) Immunosuppression states: HIV, TB, and typhoid Other medical conditions: Cushing syndrome, rheumatic fever, anorexia nervosa, chronic liver disease, obesity Surgery: breast augmentation, tissue-expanded skin, organ transplantation [unboundmedicine.com]

Read More Download full-text PDF Source DOI Listing The Association of Abdominal Striae With Pelvic Organ Prolapse. [pubfacts.com]

Tasyurt, Can striae be used as a marker for the prediction of pelvic organ prolapse?, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 180, (116), (2014). [doi.org]

[…] striae distensae, click HERE ) Systemic steroids are known to induce purplish stretch marks as part of Cushing’s syndrome ( more HERE ) Topical steroids have anti-inflammatory action and are used in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema [genevadermatology.ch]

Relapsing polychondritis 673 211 Rhinophyma 677 212 Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other rickettsial infections 679 213 Rosacea 684 214 Sarcoidosis 692 215 Scabies 697 216 Scleredema 700 217 Scleroderma 703 218 Sebaceous hyperplasia 707 219 Seborrheic eczema [books.google.de]

[…] atopicum (dermatitis atopica) Subacute and chronic (eczem) dermatitis Microbial eczema Granuloma gluteale infantum Toxic contact (irritative) dermatitis, acute Toxic contact (irritative) dermatitis, chronic Seborrhoic dermatitis Pityriasis amiantacea [atlases.muni.cz]

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or Marfan’s syndrome growth spurt in puberty rapid weight loss or gain weight training with rapid muscle growth If you use corticosteroid creams for an extended time period, such as prescription-strength hydrocortisone to treat eczema [healthline.com]

[…] to Van Scott and Yu discloses the use of alpha hydroxy acids for treatment of skin irritating or scalp related conditions, such as dry skin, ichthyosis, hyperkeratosis, dandruff, Darier's disease, lichen simplex chronicus, keratoses, acne, psoriasis, eczema [patents.google.com]

Koebner phenomenon, the appearance of preexisting skin lesions following trauma to previously uninvolved skin, has been seen frequently with vitiligo. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clindamycin-induced Maculopapular Exanthema with Preferential Involvement of Striae Distensae: A Koebner phenomenon? Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2018;26:61-3. Happle R, Kluger N. [adc.mef.hr]

Koebner’s phenomenon in vitiligo: European position paper. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2011;24:564-73. 2. van Geel N, Speeckaert R, De Wolf J, Bracke S, Chevolet I, Brochez L et al. Clinical significance of Koebner phenomenon in vitiligo. [pigmentinternational.com]

Vitiligo appearing in striae distensae as a Koebner phenomenon. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2009;19:796–797. Hermanns JF, Piérard GE. High-resolution epiluminescence colorimetry of striae distensae. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006;20:282–287. [synapse.koreamed.org]

To the best of our knowledge, this cutaneous manifestation of lupus erythematosus has not been previously reported. Koebner's phenomenon is suspected to be the underlying mechanism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Volc-Platzer, Hautmanifestationen beim metabolischen Syndrom Cutaneous manifestations of metabolic syndrome, Der Hautarzt, 10.1007/s00105-016-3891-2, 67, 12, (982-988), (2016). [doi.org]

Am Fam Physician 75(2): 211–8 Google Scholar Walter K (2009) Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Diseases. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Google Scholar Waterhouse N (2008) Cosmetic Surgery (The Facts). [magonlinelibrary.com]

breasts or breast implants, and pregnancy. [medicinenet.com]

Poidevin 1959 proposed the existence of a 'striae factor' for each woman and while not identifying what this 'striae factor' may be, he found a clear relationship between the reduced glucose tolerance in pregnancy, a sign of adrenocortical hyperactivity [doi.org]

None of the boys had a history of unmonitored exogenous steroid use or prior infection with Bartonella henselae or Borrelia burgdorferi. Only one (8.3%) had a chronic medical condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

None of the boys had a history of unmonitored exogenous steroid use or prior infection with Bartonella henselae or Borrelia burgdorferi. Only one (8.3%) had a chronic medical condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]