Evaluation of autologous platelet-rich plasma plus ablative carbon dioxide fractional laser in the treatment of acne scars
Acne scar is a common distressing complication of acne vulgaris. CO laser resurfacing proved effective for the treatment of this problem, but the associated complications may limit its use. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may increase the chance of favorable outcome. To evaluate the synergistic effects o...
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Published in | Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 106 - 113 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.04.2018
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Summary: | Acne scar is a common distressing complication of acne vulgaris. CO
laser resurfacing proved effective for the treatment of this problem, but the associated complications may limit its use. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may increase the chance of favorable outcome.
To evaluate the synergistic effects of autologous PRP with fractional CO
laser resurfacing in the treatment of acne scars among Egyptian patients.
This study included 30 patients suffering from post-acne scars. CO
laser treatment was applied to both sides of the face followed by PRP injection for the right side. Evaluation was carried out through operating physicians, two blinded physicians as well as through patient's satisfaction.
The right side of the face (PRP-treated side) achieved excellent improvement in 13.3% of the patients, while there was no excellent improvement on the left side.
Combination of fractional CO
laser resurfacing and intradermal PRP was superior to CO
laser alone for acne scar treatment. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-1 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 1476-4172 1476-4180 |
DOI: | 10.1080/14764172.2017.1368667 |