Hubungan antara Derajat Keparahan Stretch Mark pada Laki-Laki Berdasarkan Skor INA dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh

Abstract

Background: Stretch marks are a skin condition caused by damage to the connective tissue, resulting in dermal atrophy, multiple linear lesions with clear boundaries, and generally occur between the ages of 5 and 50, more commonly in women. The formation of stretch marks is influenced by genetic, hormonal, and skin stretching factors. The INA Score is used to assess the severity of stretch marks, especially those not related to pregnancy. Individuals classified with an overweight to obesity BMI category may experience excessive fat accumulation leading to skin stretching and the development of stretch marks. Objective: To determine whether there is a relationship between the severity of stretch marks based on the INA Score and body mass index (BMI) in male medical students at FK USU. Method: This cross-sectional observational study obtained ethical approval and involved 30 participants, using total sampling. Pearson's correlation tested the correlation between BMI and stretch mark severity. Results: There was no significant correlation (p=0.172) between the severity of stretch marks based on the INA Score and BMI. The proportion of males with stretch marks is 12.4%. The predominant site for stretch marks is the abdominal region (36.7%), and a combination in the axilla and abdomen (20%). The majority of cases had mild severity of stretch marks (83.3%). Men with stretch marks have a BMI, including overweight (13.3%), obesity class I (40.0%), and obesity class II (43.3%). Conclusion: There was no correlation between the severity of stretch marks based on the INA Score and BMI.