Use of Fractionated Microneedle Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris in 18 Korean Patients

Lee, Sang Ju; Goo, Ja Woong; Shin, Jaeyong; Chung, Woo Sik; Kang, Jin Moon; Kim, Young Koo; Cho, Sung Bin

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02267.x

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“…Fractional radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is different from conventional lasers because it does not affect skin color or transmit thermal energy to the dermis. At present, it is used to treat wrinkles, acne scars and hyperhidrosis . There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of fractional RF microneedling in the treatment of acne.…”

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Treatment of acne vulgaris with fractional radiofrequency microneedling

Kim

Lee

Sim

et al. 2014

The Journal of Dermatology

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Fractional radiofrequency microneedling is a novel radiofrequency technique that uses insulated microneedles to deliver energy to the deep dermis at the point of penetration without destruction of the epidermis. It has been used for the treatment of various dermatological conditions including wrinkles, atrophic scars and hypertrophic scars. There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of fractional radiofrequency microneedling in the treatment of acne, and none measuring objective parameters like the number of inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions or sebum excretion levels. The safety and efficacy of fractional radiofrequency microneedling in the treatment of acne vulgaris was investigated. In a prospective clinical trial, 25 patients with moderate to severe acne were treated with fractional radiofrequency microneedling. The procedure was carried out three times at 1-month intervals. Acne lesion count, subjective satisfaction score, sebum excretion level and adverse effects were assessed at baseline and at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the first treatment as well as 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the last treatment. Number of acne lesions (inflammatory and non-inflammatory) decreased. Sebum excretion and subjective satisfaction were more favorable at every time point compared with the baseline values (P < 0.05). Inflammatory lesions responded better than non-inflammatory lesions (P < 0.05). Adverse effects such as pinpoint bleeding, pain and erythema were noted, but were transient and not severe enough to stop treatment. Fractional radiofrequency microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris.

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Treatment of acne vulgaris with fractional radiofrequency microneedling

Kim

Lee

Sim

et al. 2014

The Journal of Dermatology

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“…RF-based technologies depend for their effect of the resistance or impedance of target tissue to the RF energy, resulting in the creation of heat through Joule's law, and delivery of electrothermal damage, with subsequent greater heat diffusion to deeper tissues as compared to laser-based technologies. The effectiveness of RF energy for the treatment of acne and acne scars has also been reported clinically [13]. Hence we designed the present study to examine what changes RF energy brought about in the dermal architecture of acne scar tissues.…”

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A Histological Study on the Treatment of Acne Scars with Fractional Radiofrequency: Preliminary Findings

Omi¹,

Satō²,

Kaminaka³

et al. 2014

J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

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“…[2][3][4] In addition to the benefits of laser treatment for inflammatory acne lesions, our group has reported the effectiveness of CO 2 FS in axillary hidradenitis suppurativa. [2][3][4] In addition to the benefits of laser treatment for inflammatory acne lesions, our group has reported the effectiveness of CO 2 FS in axillary hidradenitis suppurativa.…”

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Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum Effectively Treated Using a 10,600-nm Carbon Dioxide Fractional Laser

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Choi

Goo³

et al. 2013

Dermatologic Surgery

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Use of Fractionated Microneedle Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris in 18 Korean Patients

Abstract: Fractionated microneedle RF can have a positive therapeutic effect on inflammatory acne vulgaris and related scars. In addition, this technique does not worsen active acne lesions.

Cited by 52 publications

References 12 publications

Treatment of acne vulgaris with fractional radiofrequency microneedling

Treatment of acne vulgaris with fractional radiofrequency microneedling

A Histological Study on the Treatment of Acne Scars with Fractional Radiofrequency: Preliminary Findings

Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum Effectively Treated Using a 10,600-nm Carbon Dioxide Fractional Laser

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