Can different geographic conditions affect the formation of striae gravidarum? A multicentric study

Narin, Raziye; Nazık, Hakan; Narin, Mehmet Ali; Nazik, Evşen; Özdemir, Funda; Karabulutlu, Özlem; Gönenç, İ̇lknur Münevver; Attar, Rukset; Adıgüzel, Cevdet; Aytan, Hakan

doi:10.1111/jog.12741

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“…Younger mothers are more likely to develop striae and to develop severe striae [ 17 , 21 ]. More recently, geographic location and environmental factors [ 27 ] were found to influence the development of striae, while age was not found to be a predisposing factor [ 28 ].…”

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The use of anti stretch marks’ products by women in pregnancy: a descriptive, cross-sectional survey

Brennan

Clarke²,

Devane

2016

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundStretch marks (Striae gravidarum) are a cutaneous change occurring commonly during pregnancy. A variety of products are available and promoted as ways to prevent or reduce their development, but it is not clear what products are used most commonly. The objective of this study was to identify topical products used during pregnancy to prevent or reduce the development of striae gravidarum. We also explored issues around application of the product, cost incurred and influences on women’s decisions to use a product.MethodsIn this cross sectional, descriptive survey we collected data from 773 women, via a paper (n = 707) or online (n = 66) questionnaire. Due to missing data in the online survey, 753 women at 36 weeks gestation or more were included in the analyses. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were undertaken.ResultsMost respondents (n = 589, 78.2 %) indicated that they used a product to prevent or reduce the development of stretch marks during their current pregnancy. A large range of products were used and more than one third of women (n = 210, 36.5 %) had used two or more products. Bio-oil was the most frequently used product (n = 351, 60.9 %) and it was also the most frequently used product among women who used only one product (n = 189, 32.8 %).ConclusionsMany women apply one of the many products available to prevent or reduce the development of striae gravidarum. Bio-oil was the most commonly used product identified in this study. There is a need for high-quality evidence on the effectiveness of Bio-oil and other products.

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The use of anti stretch marks’ products by women in pregnancy: a descriptive, cross-sectional survey

Brennan

Clarke²,

Devane

2016

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…According to other recent studies, the geographic position and environmental factors influence a lot the formation of striae. These studies show a minor influence of the age of the patient [28,29].…”

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Linear skin atrophy: current information and modern approaches to the external therapy

Leonidovich¹,

Sergeevich²,

Sergeevna³

2018

Medical news of the North Caucasus

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S tretch marks are manifestations of epidermal atrophy and result from tissue damage due to excessive tension [1, 2]. Stretch marks are one of the most common skin lesions for both women and men. The most frequent places of their locations are the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, chest, sleep, armpits and groin. Striae are divided according to the type and etiology on atrophic, stretch marks be-belt, linear stretch marks, red stretch marks, white striae, striae black and dark blue [3, 4]. Blue and black stretch marks are less common than other clinical types of stretch marks, especially among patients with dark skin phototypes due to the increasing saturation of melanin and in the foci [5, 6]. Due to its location in a particular anatomical region for stretch marks is characterized by the following pattern. Pragnacy stretch marks are predominantly localised in the abdominal area and on the breast; the adolescent stretch marks are localised on the thighs and in the lumbosacral region; nonpregnant young women get stretch marks mainly in the chest area and hips [5, 7, 8]. Most often striae are perpendicular to the lines of Langer, in directions with a minimum capacity of the skin to stretching [1, 2]. Striae represent linear atrophic scars, able despite the small area and, most often, the localization at closed clothing parts of the body, cause significant psychological difficulties and lower quality of life due to aesthetic concerns, and because of such subjective symptoms as itching [5, 9, 10, 11]. Thus, cross-sectional study of quality of life of Japanese pregnant women with striae showed that overall quality of life was not significantly different between women with stretch marks, and not having such. Howev

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“…One’s impression of skin status is a determining factor in quality of life. Though striae gravidarum does not impose any life-threatening risk, their ugly-looking appearance may cause stress, decrease self-confidence, create mental problems and make women worried about their husbands losing interest in them, which can lead to psychological problems after delivery (1, 3, 7-9). In the present study, there was not a significant relationship between striae severity and general life quality and skin life quality.…”

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“…Takimoto et al (2011) showed that 73.8% of women are disgusted by striae during pregnancy (6). Although striae do not endanger the mother and the fetus, they may cause a desire to scratch the region leading to small wounds, induce stress over beauty, decrease self-confidence, and create psychological disorders (7-9). These make primiparous women or those who decide to become pregnant inquire about striae and its prevention measures (1, 10).…”

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Quality of Life Evaluation in Iranian Postpartum Women With and Without Striae Gravidarum

Kordi

Fakari

Mazloum

et al. 2016

IJPBS

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BackgroundStriae are a common change during pregnancy, leaving striae in various body parts after delivery, which most women find unpleasant. They create a big aesthetic concern for most women. Although striae do not endanger the mother and the fetus, they may cause a desire to scratch the region leading to small wounds, induce stress over beauty, decrease self-confidence, and create psychological disorders. They may try various treatments and often refer to dermatology clinics and receive long-term treatments; these time-consuming and costly behaviors and may affect their quality of life.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life in Iranian postpartum women with and without striae gravidarum.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted on 145 women who had referred to health centers of Mashhad to receive post-delivery health care six weeks after delivery during year 2013. Multi-stage sampling was applied to select the participants. The tools used were demographic, SF-36 quality of life, Skindex29, Atwal and Fitzpatrick classification questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the SPSS V.11.5 software.ResultsThe subjects’ mean age was 26.3 ± 5.7. Mann-Whitney test showed there was a significant difference between mean of Skindex29 and its dimensions (P < 0.001), general life quality (P < 0.001) in women with and without striae. Mann-Whitney test showed no significant difference between mean general quality of life dimension, except physical function in women with and without striae (P > 0.05).ConclusionsThe results showed that striae lead to reduced quality of general life and reduced skin quality index in women postpartum.

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Can different geographic conditions affect the formation of striae gravidarum? A multicentric study

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

The use of anti stretch marks’ products by women in pregnancy: a descriptive, cross-sectional survey

The use of anti stretch marks’ products by women in pregnancy: a descriptive, cross-sectional survey

Linear skin atrophy: current information and modern approaches to the external therapy

Quality of Life Evaluation in Iranian Postpartum Women With and Without Striae Gravidarum

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