Obesity lines are medically known as atrophic lines and can be treated with retinoic acid preparations such as retinoic acid cream and adapalene ointment.
The appearance of atrophic lines is due to the degeneration of the skin elastic fibers become fragile, subjected to excessive stretching can be broken, resulting in the appearance of linear atrophic depression. It can occur in obese people after weight loss. It is usually not harmful to the health of the organism and does not require treatment.
For those who have cosmetic requirements, retinoic acid preparations such as retinoic acid cream and adapalene ointment can be used to promote the exfoliation of the skin stratum corneum and accelerate the renewal of the epithelial cells, thus improving the appearance of the atrophic lines.
However, retinoic acid preparations can cause local erythema, itching, burning sensation and other discomforts, and need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, and is prohibited for pregnant and lactating women.
For the removal of atrophic lines patients are recommended to the hospital dermatology department, in addition to drugs can also be considered physical therapy such as laser therapy, etc., the specific treatment program should follow the doctor’s advice, do not self-medication.