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Old 18-Apr-2008, 21:24

Striae Gravidarum & Striae Albicantes


Physiology
  • Related to skin stretching with pregnancy
  • Deep collagen deposits break apart
  • Affects connective tissue
Signs

Red, pink, or purple depressed atrophic bands, streaks

Distribution (occurs in areas of higher fat)
  1. Abdomen
  2. Buttocks
  3. Breasts
  4. Thighs
  5. Arms
Regress after delivery but residual white streaks remain (Striae Albicantes)


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http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER165.htm
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