Stretch Marks: An Overlooked and Therapeutically Recalcitrant Cutaneous Condition with Substantial Psychosocial Consequences
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https://doi.org/10.59058/jaimc.2026.24.2.128Keywords:
stretch marks, Therapeutically Recalcitrant CutaneousAbstract
Striae distensae (stretch marks) can be described
as some of the most prevalent dermatological issues in the
world. Epidemiological reports suggest that striae occur
in about 50–90% of pregnant women, 70% of adolescents,
and more than 50% of individuals who experience sudden
weight changes. Despite this remarkably high prevalence
of stretch marks, they are still viewed as a benign cosmetic
issue and thus are relegated to a secondary role in clinical
practice with little of the therapeutic priority given to
them.
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