ABSTRACT
Background: Striae Distensae is a type of visible scar that develops in areas of dermal injury as a result of excessive skin stretching. Weight gain, pregnancy, long term systemic or topical steroid use are considered its most common causes.
Aim of the work: the aim of our study is to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of microneedling and microneedling combined with Ascorbic Acid in treating and improving the appearance of Striae distensae.
Patients and Methods: this study was conducted on 28 patients with striae distensae(rubra & aba), they were divided in to two groups: the first group was treated by microneedling only using dermapen device, while the second group was treated by microneedling combined with topical Ascorbic Acid. All patients received four sessions with one month interval, and followed up for three months after the last session.
Results: our study revealed that both treatment modalities were safe and effective in treating and improving the appearance of Striae distensae, addition of topical Ascorbic Acid increases the treatment out come with no serious side effects and result in significant patient satisfaction.
Conclusion: the current study concluded that the use of microneedling or microneedling combined with Ascorbic Acid in treatment of Striae distensae, both are promising therapeutic modalities with tolerated side effects .