The Role of Microneedling in Treatment of Stretch Marks | ||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||
| Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2022, Pages 12-13 PDF (207.15 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.255587 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Wael H. Abd El-Razek; Maha H. Ragaie; Al-Shaimaa M. Shehata | ||
| Department of Dermatology, STDs and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Stretch marks (Stiae Distencae, SD) are visible linear scars which form in areas of dermal damage produced by stretching of the skin.Stretch marks or stiae distencae are a very common problem in which treatment remains a challenge. In early stages stiae appear pink to red (stiae rubra), which over time become atrophic and attained a white colour (stiae alba). Objectives: This work aims to evaluate the role of microneedling in treatment of stretch marks. Methods: The study was conducted on 20 patients with stretch marks. The age of patients ranged from 17 to 45 years. Results: Clinical improvement in most of cases which was in the form of improvement of texture, pigmentation and decrease of length and width of stretch marks. Conclusion: Microneedling is safe, simple and effective method in treatment of stretch marks . | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Stretch Marks; Microneedling; treatment | ||
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