effectiveness of fractional CO[2] LASER in treatment of striae rubra and striae alba: a comparative study

ABSTRACT

Background: Striae distensae are a well-recognized, common skin condition that rarely causes any significant medical problems but are often a significant source of distress to those affected. The natural evolution of striae is from red or purple, raised wavy lesions [striae rubra] to white atrophic lesions with wrinkly surface [striae alba]