CAUSES OF SKIN SCARRING IN PREGNANT WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH EXCESS WEIGHT, AND ATHLETES DUE TO WEIGHT GAIN
Abstract
This scientific study was conducted at the clinic of the Tashkent State Medical Institute (ToshMI) and is dedicated to analyzing the biophysical and physiological causes of skin scarring (striae) among pregnant women, individuals with excess body weight, and athletes. A total of 20 participants were included in the study.
Skin striae typically occur due to exceeding the elasticity limit of skin tissues, rupture of collagen and elastin fibers, and hormonal factors. During the study, participants’ body mass index (BMI), skin elasticity, hormonal status, and physical activity levels were assessed.
According to the results, a direct correlation was found between the degree of skin stretching and the development of striae. Striae were particularly observed during pregnancy due to hormone-induced changes.
The findings of this study are significant for developing early prevention and treatment methods for skin changes associated with excess weight, sports activity, or pregnancy.
Keywords
striae, skin elasticity, pregnancy, excess weight, athletes, collagen, elastin.
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