Prematurity: Is It a Risk Factor for Striae Distensae?

    May 2011 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Kıymet Handan Kelekçi, Sefa Kelekçi, Emre Destegül … Bülent Yılmaz
    Studysummary This study found that striae distensae was significantly more common in women born prematurely compared to those born at term.
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