67 citations
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December 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that hormonal receptor activity in skin regions undergoing mechanical stretching may influence extracellular matrix metabolism and the formation of SD, with variations in receptor functionality throughout lesion development stages.
22 citations
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December 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that both intralesional PRP and topical tretinoin were effective and safe for treating striae distensae, with PRP being more effective and yielding higher patient satisfaction.
15 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that striae distensae was significantly more common in women born prematurely compared to those born at term.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The study found that a single autologous micrografting treatment using Rigenera® technology significantly improved the appearance of stretch marks in healthy women after three months, showing greater enhancements in skin properties compared to microneedling alone.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Internal and Emergency Medicine” In this case report, a 14-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome developed large edematous striae distensae due to high-dose steroid use and rapid body size increase from edema fluid accumulation.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy can detect early signs of steroid overuse on the scalp, suggesting a need for non-steroidal treatments.
This case report describes a rare instance of pilomatricoma, a benign tumor of the hair follicle, accompanied by striae distensae on a young man's flank, emphasizing the uniqueness of this presentation for timely diagnosis and care due to its potential for malignant transformation.
92 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review found that microneedling appears to be a safe and effective option for treating scars and wrinkles, with fewer side effects and shorter recovery time than some other treatments.
405 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the profound impact of obesity on skin physiology and dermatologic conditions and reports no new experimental results, recommending awareness and treatment strategy development for obesity-associated dermatoses.
128 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
113 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the cosmetic applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for more controlled studies.
64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
47 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses normal skin changes during pregnancy such as pigmentary and glandular alterations, highlighting the need for physician awareness to avoid unnecessary treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.
34 citations
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September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the skin effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes but reports no clinical results.
33 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that treating the underlying disorder often improves these dermatological symptoms.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” This review summarizes the effects and complications of bariatric surgery on skin, noting it can alter existing skin conditions like psoriasis and trigger new dermatoses, but provides no new clinical results.
25 citations
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September 2019 in “PubMed” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and highlights the need for standardized treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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March 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz” This review highlights the impact of obesity on skin health, detailing how it alters skin barrier function, exacerbates conditions like Psoriasis, and is linked to various skin complications without reporting new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This narrative review discusses carboxytherapy, highlighting its potential benefits in treating various dermatologic and cosmetic conditions such as skin aging, cellulite, and alopecia. Reportedly, this minimally-invasive treatment facilitates skin rejuvenation through vasodilatation and collagen reorganization.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that obese patients had higher prevalence and severity of skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and infections compared to those with normal BMI, which could help detect metabolic syndrome early.
December 2025 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review synthesizes evidence supporting the efficacy of PRP in dermatological conditions like wound healing and alopecia, but emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and larger randomized controlled trials.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
December 2024 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” In this retrospective study at the USU Dermatology Cosmetic Clinic, researchers identified acne vulgaris and striae distensae as the most common skin conditions among 1,993 patient visits between 2020 and 2022, with patient numbers peaking in 2021.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that Platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved various dermatological conditions such as patterned hair loss, scars, and melasma, but noted early side effects like pain in some patients.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” In this study, physiological skin changes like linea nigra (84.4%) and striae distensae (78.4%) were most common in pregnant women, while pathological changes were shown to be significantly associated with gravida and gestational age.
September 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review examines the potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, noting its growing therapeutic applications, but highlights the need for more standardized procedures and larger studies to confirm its effects.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that obese and overweight children have higher prevalence of certain skin disorders like keratosis pilaris and acanthosis nigricans, with these conditions being linked to insulin resistance and more likely in children with darker skin tones.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This descriptive study observed that a "moth-eaten" pattern of hair loss can occur in several skin diseases, with lichen planopilaris and discoid lupus erythematosus being among the most common conditions identified in patients from Baghdad, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic tool for clinicians.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews various skin changes and conditions during pregnancy, noting that while many are normal, some can become pathologic, but it reports no new research findings.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses the skin manifestations associated with metabolic syndrome and related conditions in young populations, noting associations with obesity, insulin resistance, and neonatal obesity, but reports no new clinical results.