Striae Distensae

Linear dermal scars accompanied by epidermal atrophy that affects skin that is subjected to continuous stretching. They usually do not cause any significant medical problems, only cosmetic problems.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): C23.888.885.800

MeSH Unique ID: D057896

Entry Terms:

• Distensae, Striae
• Stretch Marks
• Marks, Stretch
• Mark, Stretch
• Stretch Mark

Previous Indexing:

• Skin/pathology (1966-2010)

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Striae Distensae