An update in the etiopathogenesis of striae distensae: A review article.

Striae distensae (SD), also known as stretch marks, are common skin lesions causing significant psychological stress and cosmetic disfigurement. They to be seen during pregnancy, rapid weight change, puberty many other pathological conditions including Cushing disease, anorexia nervosa or even excessive use of certain drugs. Clinically, they appear either red raised linear bands striae rubrae (SR) white depressed atrophic albae (SA). were first described histopathologically in 1889. Many theories have been established explain the etiopathogenesis SD, yet exact mechanism is still unclear. Also, treatment modalities applied reach maximum efficacy with least side effects. The aim this review article optimize most recent accepted concepts on pathophysiology SD which may help finding best lines management satisfactory outcomes.