Comparison of 1550nm Fractional Laser Alone Versus in Combination With Microneedling for the Treatment of Acne Scars

Launched by MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · Apr 1, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent dermatologic disorder that affects up to 90% percent of the population at some point in their lives to varying degrees. Acne scarring is an unfortunate complication of the inflammation that results if acne is not sufficiently treated. Classically, acne scarring has been described as either atrophic, hypertrophic, keloidal, or pigmented. Atrophic is by far the most common type of acne scarring and is subdivided into boxcar, rolling, and icepick subtypes. The presence of acne scarring has been associated with a significant decrease in patient well-being and...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All gender patients
• • Age older than 18 years
• • Fitzpatrick skin types I-III
• • Facial acne scarring of grades III-IV
• • Both sides of the face should have similar amount and severity of acne scarring
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of keloidal scarring
• • Localized or active infection in the treatment region
• • Immunodeficiency disorders
• • Porphyria or light sensitivity
• • Connective tissue disorders.
• • Pregnant or nursing
• • Recent isotretinoin use within the past 6 months
• • Renal Disease
• • Allergies to lidocaine, tetracaine, valacyclovir

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