Focal Treatment of Acne Scars With Trichloroacetic Acid: Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars Method

Lee, Jung Bock; Chung, Woo-Suk; KWAHCK, HO; Lee, Kwang Hoon

doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.02095.x

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“…In order to maximize the effects of TCA and to overcome complications such as scarring, hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation, focal application of higher TCA concentrations on the pigmented areas only by using a sharpened wooden applicator. This method has the advantages of more rapid healing time and a lower complication [8].…”

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A Comparative Study of Glycolic Acid Versus Mixture of Trichloroacetic Acid and Glycolic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Three Benign Epidermal Lesions

Khater¹,

Gharib²,

Abdelbary³

et al. 2014

J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

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A Comparative Study of Glycolic Acid Versus Mixture of Trichloroacetic Acid and Glycolic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Three Benign Epidermal Lesions

Khater¹,

Gharib²,

Abdelbary³

et al. 2014

J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

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“…Chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method is a technique consisting of the focal application of higher trichloroacetic acid (TCA) concentrations by pressing hard on the entire depressed area of atrophic acne scars using a sharpened wooden applicator [7]. Several studies showed the excellent effect of the CROSS method in the treatment of acne scars, and we have also used CROSS method for acne scars with good results [8].…”

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Comparison of a 1,550 nm Erbium:Glass fractional laser and a chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method in the treatment of acne scars: A simultaneous split‐face trial

Kim

Kwon

et al. 2009

Lasers Surg Med

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“…This property was also reported by Fernandes et al 12 The percentage improvement in group "B" which underwent TCA CROSSS was 78%.The results are in concordance with the study done by Lee et al where they reported an improvement of 68% after 3 sessions of TCA. 13 The improvement in scars is cumulative with more sessions giving greater percentage improvement. In a study done by Yug et al the percentage improvement was 50.5% after 6 sessions at six weeks interval.…”

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Microneedling vs. chemical reconstructon of skin scars with trichloroacetic acid: a comparative study

Dhollan

Thirunavukkarasu

2017

Int J Res Dermatol

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Background: Acne scars are a cause of major psychological morbidity in the young population. Microneedling using dermarollers which uses the principle of percutaneous collagen induction and Chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) using Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) are both widely used methods for the treatment of acne scars and are cheaper alternatives to LASER resurfacing. The aim of our study is to objectively compare the efficacy of microneedling using dermaroller with CROSS using 100% TCA in the management of acne scars.Methods: 30 patients with acne scars were divided into 2 groups A and B with 15 patients each. Group ‘A’ underwent microneedling using 1.5 mm dermaroller and Group ‘B’ underwent CROSS technique with 100% TCA. A total of 4 sessions at monthly intervals were performed on both groups. The percentage improvement in the acne scar grade between the two groups was compared using the student ‘t’ test.Results: Among the 30 patients, 13 (86%) patients in Group A (Microneedling) and 11 (78%) patients in group B (CROSS) noted significant reduction in their acne scar grade. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically insignificant. 3 patients had significant post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in group ‘B’.Conclusions: The techniques of microneedling and CROSS are both effective in acne scars But microneedling scores in other aspects such as faster wound healing, better skin rejuvenation and safety in dark skinned individuals.

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Focal Treatment of Acne Scars With Trichloroacetic Acid: Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars Method

Abstract: CROSS is a safe and very effective single modality for the treatment of atrophic acne scars with no significant complications.

Cited by 112 publications

References 19 publications

A Comparative Study of Glycolic Acid Versus Mixture of Trichloroacetic Acid and Glycolic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Three Benign Epidermal Lesions

A Comparative Study of Glycolic Acid Versus Mixture of Trichloroacetic Acid and Glycolic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Three Benign Epidermal Lesions

Comparison of a 1,550 nm Erbium:Glass fractional laser and a chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method in the treatment of acne scars: A simultaneous split‐face trial

Microneedling vs. chemical reconstructon of skin scars with trichloroacetic acid: a comparative study

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