Journal article
The BODY-Q Stretch Marks Scale: A Development and Validation Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Stretch marks are common permanent dermal lesions that can cause psychosocial distress. A number of treatment modalities are available, with the majority targeted towards collagen production.
OBJECTIVES: To develop and field test a new BODY-Q scale to measure appearance of stretch marks in order to provide a means to incorporate the patient perspective into future treatment studies.
Authors
Poulsen L; Pusic A; Robson S; Sorensen JA; Rose M; Juhl CB; Stoving RK; Andries A; Klassen AF
Journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 990–997
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
August 16, 2018
DOI
10.1093/asj/sjy081
ISSN
1090-820X