Prevention of striae gravidarum: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Striae gravidarum (stretch marks) are considered the most common connective tissue/skin change in pregnancy. Though not a health issue they can affect women in different ways, for example, cause stress or be an aesthetic or cosmetic concern. Many women use one or more of the commercially available products to try and prevent their development during pregnancy despite the fact that that there is a lack of high-quality evidence to support their use. There is a dearth of studies on the prevention of striae gravidarum and large, robust trials are lacking. Until such time as more products are investigated, much of the knowledge remains anecdotal. This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a commercially available mois

SUBMITTER: Brennan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6186113 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature