They are thin lines that appear on the body from subcutaneous tissue torn by rapid growth or excessive tension. It is a common condition and does not cause any medical problems of importance but causes an aesthetic problem for some people. The names of the tensile marks are the extended lines striae distensea, the striae atrophicans, the red lines striae rubra and the white lines striae alba.
What are the common causes of these signs?
1. Pregnancy and childbirth.
2. Reduce weight quickly or increase weight fast.
3. Non-permanent moisturizing of the skin especially abdominal areas and thighs.
4. At puberty.
5. Pathological causes lead to high cortisone in the body.
6. Treatment with cortisone and its derivatives.
Where do stretch marks appear?
- On the breasts and abdomen when pregnant women,
- On the hips and hips of adolescent girls due to hormonal disorders related to puberty,
- And some regions of the Parties in very rapid growth situations.
- These cracks appear in the areas of the skin that are subjected to consecutive stress if accompanied by this tension with the presence of weakness (rapid damage) in the dermis layer.
Methods of treatment for stretch marks?
There is no specific treatment for stretch marks and there is no definitive treatment. There are preventive and preventive treatments including continuous skin moisturizing and maintaining weight and non-fluctuation.
Moisturisers Moisturizers: In the early stages, moisturizers can help fight skin stretch marks, especially those containing vitamin E or alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) they help to keep the skin supple during its stretching.
Retinoids: Vitamin A derivatives stimulate the skin to produce collagen and gradually improve the external appearance of the skin.
Carboxytherapy Carboxytherapy: It injects carbon dioxide into the skin, where the epidermis is increased by means of these injections and improves skin building for itself.
Radiofrequency: By heating the inner layers of the skin and delivering energy to them, the layers of the skin are renewed and strengthened and improved appearance.
Laser PDL and Fractional: The type of laser used to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin and work on the color gradation in signs of skin extension is not considered a final solution to them. The device used depends on the types of skin extension effects: red or white.
Dr.. Ghadir Badeeh Al-Kila