Ethiopians and Somalis used frankincense. Striae were first recognized by Roederer in 1773, and were later histologically described by Troisier and Ménétrier in 1889. In 1936, Nardelli made the first morphologically correct descriptions. Terminology Medical terminology for these kinds of markings includes striae atrophicae, vergetures, stria distensae, striae cutis distensae, lineae atrophicae, linea albicante, or simply striae. References External links Abnormalities of dermal fibrous and elastic tissue Human pregnancy Obstetrics Medical conditions related to obesity Health issues in pregnancy Pregnancy-related cutaneous conditions Pathology of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Scarring