THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL TOPICAL INTERVENTIONS IN REDUCING STRIAE GRAVIDARUM AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Abstract
Background:Striae gravidarum (SG) is a common physiological skin change during pregnancy, affecting approximately 90% of expectant mothers. These lesions often cause physical discomfort, such as itching, and significant emotional distress. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of topical olive oil application in reducing the severity of striae gravidarum in third-trimester pregnant women.Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted. Fifteen pregnant women in their third trimester were treated with 1 ml of olive oil applied topically to the abdomen twice daily for 14 days. Severity was assessed using the Davey Score. Results: Observations indicated a significant reduction in the color intensity, width, and overall severity of striae after two weeks of consistent intervention. Olive oil, rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and unsaturated fatty acids, successfully increased skin elasticity and promoted tissue regeneration.Conclusions: Topical application of olive oil is an effective, safe, and affordable non-pharmacological intervention to accelerate skin recovery and improve the aesthetic appearance of striae gravidarum in pregnant women.
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