M A Adatto1, P Deprez. 1. Skinpulse Dermatology Centre, Geneva, Switzerland. maurice.adatto@skinpulse.ch
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Striae are a common cosmetic problem, especially for women. Little has been published about chemical peel treatment of striae. OBJECTIVE: To recount 5 years experience of striae treated by a novel combination treatment--sand abrasion and a patent mixture containing 15% trichloracetic acid followed by 6-24 h of a patent cream under plastic occlusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty-nine females of various phototypes, aged 14-63 years, were treated at various anatomical sites: abdomen (43), lateral thighs (11), breasts (4), back (3), waist (3) and others (5). Striae of all types: fresh, old, mild and severe, were treated. Average follow up was 18 months. RESULTS: After 1-8 treatments (median 4.2), appearance of the striae improved by 70%. Results were best in fresher and more superficial striae. CONCLUSIONS: A novel combination treatment is reported which safely, predictably and effectively improved striae in all skin types.
BACKGROUND: Striae are a common cosmetic problem, especially for women. Little has been published about chemical peel treatment of striae. OBJECTIVE: To recount 5 years experience of striae treated by a novel combination treatment--sand abrasion and a patent mixture containing 15% trichloracetic acid followed by 6-24 h of a patent cream under plastic occlusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty-nine females of various phototypes, aged 14-63 years, were treated at various anatomical sites: abdomen (43), lateral thighs (11), breasts (4), back (3), waist (3) and others (5). Striae of all types: fresh, old, mild and severe, were treated. Average follow up was 18 months. RESULTS: After 1-8 treatments (median 4.2), appearance of the striae improved by 70%. Results were best in fresher and more superficial striae. CONCLUSIONS: A novel combination treatment is reported which safely, predictably and effectively improved striae in all skin types.