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

Ranjan, Shivani; Rs, Gupta; Gupta, Somesh

doi:10.3126/njdvl.v15i1.18047

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“…Melanocyte number is not altered, which justifies the use of microneedling in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III to V. 14 A combination of microneedling with plateletrich plasma has been found to be more effective than microneedling alone in treating acne scars. [15][16][17] Significant improvement in acne scars and skin texture has been shown with a combined sequential treatment of microneedling and glycol acid peel. 14,18 Subcision (subcutaneous incisionless surgery) is a non-operative technique that involves a needle being inserted percutaneously to release fibrotic scar bands in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, similar to a "mini-scalpel".…”

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Effect of Subcision and Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars in Ten Patients: A Case Series

Tandon¹

2021

Nepal J Dermatol Venereol & Leprol

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Background: Acne vulgaris is a common condition with a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and post- acne scarring is a well known sequelae. Different types of scars (ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars) warrant a customized approach of treatment for each type. We propose a novel treatment of atrophic acne scars using combination of subcision and microneedling. Methods: Ten consecutive patients of skin types III - IV with moderate and severe facial acne scarring received three sequential subcision and microneedling treatments after informed consent over a period of three months with an interval of 4 weeks between each session. Goodman and Baron’s qualitative and quantitative acne scar grading systems along with side by side comparison of pre operative and post operative photographs were used for assessment at the end of three sessions of the combination procedure. Results: Estimation of improvement with Goodman and Baron’s Global qualitative acne scarring system , we found good results in patients with Grades 3 and 4 acne scars. Out of 7 patients with grade 4 scars, 29% showed improvement by 2 grades and 71% showed improvement by 1 grade and all the 3 patients with grade 3 scars showed improvement by 1 grade. Quantitative assessment showed 30% patients had minimal improvement, 50% had moderate improvement and 20% had good improvement in scars. Adverse effects were transient pain, erythema and oedema. Conclusion: Subcision and microneedling are simple and inexpensive office procedures which in combination are well tolerated and are efficacious in treatment of moderate and severe acne scars.

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Effect of Subcision and Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars in Ten Patients: A Case Series

Tandon¹

2021

Nepal J Dermatol Venereol & Leprol

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“…Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin disease affecting more than 90% of adolescents and adults with scarring being commonest sequelae. 1 Severe acne results not only permanent scarring but also significant physical and psychosocial morbidity, especially in adolescents. This ultimately results in diminished quality of life.…”

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A Study of the Efficacy of Microneedling with Topical Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Acne Scars in a Tertiary Care Centre

Priyadharsini¹

2019

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Background: Acne scars poses a significant psychosocial morbidity in this era of aesthetic concern. Acne scars can be classified into three types-atrophic, hypertrophic & keloidal. Atrophic acne scars are the most common type. Many treatments are available for treating post acne scars. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be useful in atrophic scars by promoting collagen deposition. Microneedling also releases growth factors, which initiates a cascade of wound healing resulting in collagen deposition. Hence, microneedling and PRP should act synergistically to improve acne scars. Objective: To assess the efficacy of microneedling with topical autologous platelet rich plasma in the treatment of acne scars. Material and Methods: The study enrolled 20 cases of acne scars. Microneedling with topical PRP was applied over acne scars. They received 4sequential treatments with an interval of 4 weeks between each session. At first visit, scars were graded according to Goodman and Baron's qualitative acne scar grading system. After 4 sessions objective assessment of physician scores of improvement were determined by Goodman and Baron's qualitative &quantitative acne scar grading system. Results: Male female ratio was 0.43:1. After completion of 4sessions, qualitative assessment revealed reduction by 3 grades in 12 patients (60%) and Quantitative assessment showed 8 patients (40%) with very good reduction. Photographs were taken at each visit and compared. Conclusion: Microneedling with topical PRP was safe, superior and efficacious in treating acne scars.

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

Cited by 2 publications

References 17 publications

Effect of Subcision and Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars in Ten Patients: A Case Series

Effect of Subcision and Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars in Ten Patients: A Case Series

A Study of the Efficacy of Microneedling with Topical Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Acne Scars in a Tertiary Care Centre

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