title: Interventions for the treatment of stretch marks: a systematic review.
abstract: Stretch marks are a common disfiguring skin condition that can have a deep psychological impact on affected patients. Although there are a variety of treatments available, no consistently effective therapies have been established. In this systematic review, we evaluate 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the efficacy and safety of currently available therapies for the treatment of stretch marks. Due to the limited number of patients and high or unclear risk of bias in the studies included in this assessment, the evidence from this review is insufficient to provide clear guidelines for practice. Therefore, more high-quality RCTs are needed.
authors.forename: Liping
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Hong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.affiliation: 438 Jiefang Rd, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China. drlymmg@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Yumei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D006016:Glycolates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D009824:Ointments; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D057896:Striae Distensae / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D006016:Glycolates; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D009824:Ointments; C031149:glycolic acid; D014212:Tretinoin