Global Publication Trends and Advances in Striae Distensae Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Background Striae distensae (SD) is a prevalent dermatological disorder characterized by linear skin atrophy. It is associated with various factors, including mechanical tension, hormonal changes, and genetics. Many articles on SD have been published. Nevertheless, a systematic bibliometric analysis of global research trends in SD has not been conducted. Objective To comprehensively analyze the field of SD using bibliometric tools, aiming to summarize the historical and current research progress in the field, identify global research hotspots and dynamic changes, and finally explore the potential direction of future research and clinical application. Methodology Records related to SD were collected in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Citation burst analysis was conducted to identify key authors who showed significant contributions in SD. A bibliometric analysis was applied to identify critical research trends in this field. Results A total of 234 records related to SD from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2024 were collected. This study highlighted a steady growth in the number of publications from the United States and Egypt. Hague A., Lokhande AJ., and Hodeib AA. showed their significant contributions from their research on the treatment of SD. A bibliometric analysis showed therapy and management were the hotspots of this field. The temporal clustering analysis of 287 keywords indicated a transition from fundamental studies to increasing research themes. Conclusion The bibliometric analysis of 234 SD publications from 2015 to 2024 has given us an insight into the trends and hotspots in the field, which are important for promoting international collaboration and driving improvements in clinical practice. More scientific breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of SD are needed to meet the growing global demand for skin health.