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Managing post-partum striae gravidarum and striae distensae in cosmetic practice

Managing post-partum striae gravidarum and striae distensae in cosmetic practice Commonly known as stretch marks, striae are a cosmetically undesirable skin condition that can be a source of great distress to patients. Given that 90% of women develop striae during pregnancy, aesthetic nurses are likely to see several patients presenting with this cosmetic problem. Therefore, it is vital to know what treatment options are available to sufferers. Striae is a challenging cosmetic problem for medical aesthetic practitioners to treat, as various treatment modalities have been applied but, to date, have not been satisfactory. Although there are many products and treatments on the market claiming to remove striae, there is often a lack of clinical evidence to support these claims. This article will help to dispel the myths and provide aesthetic nurses with a further insight into the cause, management and treatment to enable their patients to be educated ethically, accordingly and appropriately. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Mark Allen Group

Managing post-partum striae gravidarum and striae distensae in cosmetic practice

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing , Volume 2 (7): 8 – Sep 1, 2013

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Publisher
Mark Allen Group
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 MA Healthcare Limited
ISSN
2050-3717
eISSN
2052-2878
DOI
10.12968/joan.2013.2.7.320
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Abstract

Commonly known as stretch marks, striae are a cosmetically undesirable skin condition that can be a source of great distress to patients. Given that 90% of women develop striae during pregnancy, aesthetic nurses are likely to see several patients presenting with this cosmetic problem. Therefore, it is vital to know what treatment options are available to sufferers. Striae is a challenging cosmetic problem for medical aesthetic practitioners to treat, as various treatment modalities have been applied but, to date, have not been satisfactory. Although there are many products and treatments on the market claiming to remove striae, there is often a lack of clinical evidence to support these claims. This article will help to dispel the myths and provide aesthetic nurses with a further insight into the cause, management and treatment to enable their patients to be educated ethically, accordingly and appropriately.

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Journal of Aesthetic NursingMark Allen Group

Published: Sep 1, 2013

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