title: Striae treated by a novel combination treatment--sand abrasion and a patent mixture containing 15% trichloracetic acid followed by 6-24 hrs of a patent cream under plastic occlusion.
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.
  
  
  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.
authors.affiliation: Skinpulse Dermatology Centre, Geneva, Switzerland. maurice.adatto@skinpulse.ch
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Adatto
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Deprez