TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Striae Distensae A1 - Tannous, Zeina A1 - Avram, Mathew M. A1 - Tsao, Sandy A1 - Avram, Marc R. PY - 2011 T2 - Color Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2e AB - Striae distensae, more commonly known as “stretch marks,” are atrophic linear bands of skin that appear after certain precipitating factors such as pregnancy, steroid use, and dramatic changes in weight or muscle mass (Fig. 60.1). At presentation, they feature a purple or pink color (striae rubra) that fades to a paler white (striae alba) over time. They are most common in adult women. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175823744 ER -