Parallel red lines of stretched skin which eventually become whitish. Pregnancy, weight gain and corticosteroids usage are predisposing conditions
Symptoms of Striae atrophicae
The following features are indicative of Striae atrophicae:
reddish or purplish lesions
scarring of the abdominal area skin
streaks or lines in the skin
It is possible that Striae atrophicae shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Striae atrophicae
The following are the most common causes of Striae atrophicae:
stretching of the skin
puberty
pregnancy
Risk Factors for Striae atrophicae
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Striae atrophicae:
younger women
rapid weight gain
rapid weight loss
pregnancy
adolescent growth spurts
Prevention of Striae atrophicae
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Striae atrophicae. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
maintain a healthy weight
Occurrence of Striae atrophicae
Common Age Group
Striae atrophicae most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Striae atrophicae can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Striae atrophicae
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Striae atrophicae:
Skin examination: To examine the skin for stretch marks
Complications of Striae atrophicae if untreated
It is not know if Striae atrophicae causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Striae atrophicae
The following procedures are used to treat Striae atrophicae:
Light and laser therapies: Helps in stimulating the growth of collagen or elastin in the skin
Microdermabrasion: To promote the growth of new skin by removing a fine layer of skin
Self-care for Striae atrophicae
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Striae atrophicae:
avoid rapid weight gain or loss
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Striae atrophicae
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Striae atrophicae:
Use of olive oil: Helpful in preventing stretch marks during pregnancy
Use of cocoa butter based products: Helps in preventing or treating stretch marks
Use of Vitamin E enriched products: Helps in preventing or treating stretch marks
Time for Treatment of Striae atrophicae
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Striae atrophicae to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: