Background and aim Striae rubra, or stretch marks, are a common skin problem that affects both sexes, but women are more common to be affected and more self-conscious about stretch marks than men. Striae have a highly difficult expensive therapeutic challenge, so we aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the 577 nm Pro-Yellow laser in the treatment of Stria rubra. Patients and methods In this interventional study, 18 female patients complaining of striae rubera conducted at the outpatient clinic of Al-Azhar University Hospital (Assiut). All the included patients subjected to 577-nm Pro-Yellow Laser for striae rubra were evaluated through physical examination and measurement of lesion width and length. Standardized digital photography was performed before, during, and after treatment sessions. Improvement in stretch marks was assessed using the Manchester Scar Scale at baseline and one month post-treatment. Results There was a statistically significant improvement and decrease in color, finish, contour, distortion, and texture items of Manchester scar scale for assessment of the lesions before and after treatment with P value less than 0.0001. Conclusion The 577-nm Pro-Yellow Laser was an effective therapeutic option for striae rubra. The 577-nm Pro-Yellow Laser resulted in a significant reduction in the width of striae rubra, showed a significant improvement in the dermoscopic and Manchester scar scale. Moreover, the treatment showed high satisfaction and good improvement, assessed by the quartile grading scale.
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