O USO DA MICRODERMOABRASÃO ASSOCIADA AO ÁCIDO GLICÓLICO NO TRATAMENTO DE ESTRIAS: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The integumentary system covers the entire body surface and consists of an epithelial portion, the epidermis and a conjunctive portion, the dermis. Below and in continuity with the dermis is the hypodermis, subcutaneous mesh. The functions performed by the integumentary system are protection, body temperature regulation, excretion, tactile sensitivity and vitamin D production. The connective tissue has collagen, elastic and reticular fibers, in which its predominance is responsible for its properties. Stretch marks are long, linear lesions, usually due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. This distension may be due to rapid weight gain, sudden growth or other pathological and physiological reasons. Its highest incidence is among adolescents and young adults, especially in periods of hormonal peak such as adolescence and pregnancy. Dermato-Functional Physiotherapy is used to treat changes caused in tissues, recently developing the procedure with microdermabrasion associated with glycolic acid, which is used to treat numerous skin disorders and was introduced in the treatment by progressive reduction of stretch marks, increased production of collagen and elastic fibers, causing inflammation and stimulation of dermal renewal. The study aims to research the use of microdermabrasion associated with glycolic acid as a proposal for the treatment of stretch marks. The effectiveness is great as long as the variables that should be highlighted and studied are controlled, among them: skin color, age, size of stretch marks in relation to the skin, obesity, acute infections, since they directly influence the treatment. On the other hand, it was noticed during the study that this technique can be characterized as less aggressive, as it is considered more bearable with regard to sensitivity, when compared to the other techniques used. As it is a recent technique, it was observed that there is little research related to the theme, making it essential that more in-depth and practical studies be carried out, in order to improve its effectiveness and consequently the adhesion of the technique.