SKIN CONCERNS

Scarring and stretch marks (striae) are forms of dermal injury and remodeling, often resulting from trauma, acne, surgery, or rapid skin stretching. They represent a common aesthetic concern due to their visibility and permanence.

Causes

Scarring: 

- Acne scars: Result from inflammation damaging dermal collagen. 

- Surgical/trauma scars: Fibroblast over activity leads to hypertrophic or keloid scars. 

Stretch Marks:

- Caused by rapid stretching (pregnancy, puberty, weight gain/loss). 

- Dermal tearing and inflammation lead to striae rubrae (red) and striae albae (white, mature). 

DMK & Aspect Dr Recommendations 

- DMK: Beta Gel (immune repair), Direct Delivery Vitamin C (collagen support), Revitosin (vitamin A for turnover), Enzyme Therapy (oxygenation and remodeling). 

- Aspect Dr: Exfol A Plus Serum (retinoid for scar remodeling), Problem Skin Serum (for acne-related scars), Active C Serum (collagen synthesis), *Resveratrol Moisturiser* (antioxidant repair).