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Striae Distensae

Shivajirao Patil, FAAFP, BC-ADM, MPH, MD Reviewed 05/2023
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Striae distensae (SD) is a common form of dermal scarring that appear on the skin and is seen in all skin types, consisting of usually multiple, symmetric, well-defined atrophic lesi...

DIAGNOSIS

PHYSICAL EXAM

  • Universal classification system or process for evaluating severity of SD is not currently established. The Davey score (scale 0 to 8 is given based on number of lesions on abdom...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • In current practice, there is no available treatment modality that is consistently effective with minimal adverse effects.

  • Avoidance of rapid weight loss or gain may help prev...

ONGOING CARE

DIET

Further studies are needed to establish a clear effect of diet and exercise on SD development. 

REFERENCES

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Al-Himdani  S, Ud-Din  S, Gilmore  S, et al. Striae distensae: a comprehensive review and evidence-based evaluation of prophylaxis and treatment. Br J Dermatol. ...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • Elsaie  ML, Baumann  LS, Elsaaiee  LT. Striae distensae (stretch marks) and different modalities of therapy: an update. Dermatol Surg.  2009;35(4):56...

CODES

ICD10

L90.6 Striae atrophicae 

SNOMED

  • 201067006 physiological striae (disorder)

  • 271674009 Striae gravidarum (disorder)

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • SD is a common skin condition usually consisting of multiple, symmetric, well-defined atrophic lesions that follow the lines of tension.

  • Initially appear as red elevated lines (striae r...

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