Acne scarring: A classification system and review of treatment options

Jacob, Carolyn I.; Dover, Jeffrey S.; Kaminer, Michael S.

doi:10.1067/mjd.2001.113451

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“…Most of the desired and adverse effects of CO 2 and Er:YAG ablative resurfacing are due to the depth of thermal injury directly related to the operator's choice of fluence and number of passes. The ability to recognize the level of ablation necessary to achieve dramatic results with ablative lasers without causing permanent scarring or hypopigmentation requires significant experience and skill.…”

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“…Several modalities have been advocated to treat acne scarring, including surgical techniques (punch grafts, punch excisions, subcision), resurfacing techniques (dermabrasion, ablative laser treatment, chemical peels), non-ablative laser treatment, autologous fat transfer, and injection of dermal fillers [1,2]. A combination of different modalities is typically required to achieve satisfactory results, and each technique carries different risks and side effects.…”

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Treatment of acne scars using the plasma skin regeneration (PSR) system

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Background and Objectives: Acne scarring is a common and difficult to treat condition. The plasma skin regeneration (PSR) system is a novel device that causes delayed ablation of the epidermis and controlled thermal modification to the underlying dermis. PSR has previously been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytides and benign skin lesions. In this study, we investigated the safety and efficacy of single-treatment, highenergy, double-pass PSR for the treatment of acne scarring. Study Design/Materials and Methods: Ten patients with acne scarring and Fitzpatrick skin types I-III were included in the study. All patients underwent a single PSR treatment with two high-energy passes (3.5-4.0 J). Treatments were performed in an outpatient clinic setting. Nine patients completed 6 months of follow-up. Improvement was determined by patient questionnaires and physician evaluation of digital photographs taken prior to treatment and at 3 and 6 months post-treatment. Results: On average, patients reported 34% improvement in their acne scarring at 3 months and 33% improvement at 6 months. Blinded physician ratings of patient photos demonstrated 19% improvement at 3 months and 34% at 6 months. Re-epithelialization was complete by 4-6 days after treatment, and no serious adverse events were encountered. Conclusion: PSR appears to provide a safe and effective single treatment, minimal downtime alternative for the treatment of acne scarring. Additional studies are warranted to further demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this device.

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“…The results were assessed using qualita ve global scarring grading system (Table 2). [17] PROCEDURE: In our ins tu on we adopted the manual double spin method used by Arshdeep et al 18 and Gonshor et al 19 for preparing PRP. A er taking informed wri en consent & with all asep c precau ons, 20 ml of venous blood was withdrawn in vacuum tubes containing an an coagulant-citrate dextrose solu on formula.…”

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A Study of the Efficacy of Skin Needling and Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Acne Scars

Ranjan¹,

Rs²,

Gupta³

2017

Nepal J Dermatol Venereol & Leprol

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Introduction: Permanent scars are the major complications of acne. Correction of scars is the priority for acne patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be useful in the treatment of atrophic acne scars by promoting collagen deposition. Skin needling also releases growth factors, initiate a cascade of wound healing resulting in collagen production. Hence, skin needling and PRP should act synergistically to improve acne scars.

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“…In addition, while any scar with a suboptimal appearance can be revised, greatest patient satisfaction is achieved with realistic expectations. 2 …”

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Surgical Treatment of Depressed Scar: A Simple Technique

Inchingolo

Tatullo²,

Abenavoli³

et al. 2011

Int. J. Med. Sci.

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Scar formation is a process consequent to the healing of soft tissues after a trauma. However, abnormal or disturbed collagen production can cause anomalies of the cutaneous surface and textural irregularities. In the presence of a depressed scar in deep tissue, we began to use a new simple technique. In the presence of adherent scars, a small incision is performed so that an undermining scissor can enter inside. The entire cicatricial area is undermined on a subcutaneous plane which, by separating the deep scar from the superficial one, completely frees it from the present adhesions so that the existing depression is totally eliminated. In order to avoid the recreation of relapses, stitches formed in a U-shape are made in Nylon or Monocril 2-3/0 are made with a large needle and are placed close together so that a wide aversion is achieved at the margins of the scar and a deep wound closure is obtained by adhering to the undermined tissue. These stitches will then be removed about 2 weeks later.

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Acne scarring: A classification system and review of treatment options

Cited by 464 publications

References 21 publications

Treatment of acne scars using the plasma skin regeneration (PSR) system

Treatment of acne scars using the plasma skin regeneration (PSR) system

A Study of the Efficacy of Skin Needling and Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Acne Scars

Surgical Treatment of Depressed Scar: A Simple Technique

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