Possible Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Striae Distensae Management: Review Article

    January 2023 in “ The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ”
    Hadeer Aladdin Ali El Nagdy, Enayat Mohamed Atwa, Hala Mohamed Morsi, Kamal Ahmed El Qishishi
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    TLDR Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a promising new treatment for skin strain scars, with no risk of dark spots or infection.
    The document reviews the potential role of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in managing striae distensa, also known as atrophic skin strain scars. The authors conducted a literature review of medical journals and databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, focusing on the most recent or extensive studies from October 2006 to July 2021. The conclusion of the review suggests that PRP is a new and promising treatment for striae distensa, with no risk of hyperpigmentation or infection.
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