Histologic Study of Depressed Acne Scars Treated with Serial High‐Concentration (95%) Trichloroacetic Acid

• Published in: Dermatologic surgery Vol. 32; no. 8; pp. 985 - 990
• Main Authors: YUG, ANTHONY, LANE, JOSHUA E., HOWARD, MICHAEL S., KENT, DAVID E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, USA Blackwell Publishing Inc 01.08.2006; by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc
• Subjects: Acne Vulgaris - complications; Administration, Topical; Adult; Chemexfoliation; Cicatrix - drug therapy; Cicatrix - etiology; Cicatrix - pathology; Female; Humans; Male; Patient Satisfaction; Treatment Outcome; Trichloroacetic Acid - administration & dosage; Trichloroacetic Acid - therapeutic use

BACKGROUND Acne scarring is a common manifestation that remains a therapeutic challenge to dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and plastic surgeons. Although multiple therapeutic modalities exist, treatment often remains inadequate. The use of high‐concentration (95%) trichloroacetic acid (TCA) a...