Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Department of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil

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• Research Article   
  Treatment for Striae Alba with Poly-l-lactic Acid: A Pilot Study
  Author(s): Marisa Cunha*
  
  Background: Striae distensae is a common dermatological impairment leading to a therapeutic challenge. Many treatments are available; however, these treatments usually incur risks of hyperpigmentation and bad scar healing related to the phototype of the patient. Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) could improve the area due to its biostimulatory properties. Objective: To demonstrate the improvement of white striae after PLLA application. Method: This was a pilot study conducted in adults with symmetrical and bilateral white striae, 1 mm-4 mm wide, located on the gluteal or abdominal region. Photographs for register of the improve, a questionnaire about adverse events, and ultrasonography, to analyze the skin thickness of the striae area pre and post application, were done before and after 3 and 6 months of the last applicati.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2155-9554.23.14.649

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