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Non-ablative fractional laser photothermolysis versus collagen induction therapy by dermaroller in treatment of acne scars

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Dermatology, Venereolgy & Andrology

Advisors

Saleh, Nadya F., Mashali, Heba M., Abbas, Naglaa F.

Authors

Hammad, Rana Abdel-Azhim

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:42:20

Available

2017-07-12 06:42:20

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Background: Facial acne scarring is treated with multiple procedureswith varying degrees of improvement. Non-ablative rejuvenation withnon ablative fractional laser has been reported to provide significantimprovement in treating atrophic acne scars. Percutaneous collageninduction therapy in the form of Dermaroller has also been reported as aneffective procedure for treating atrophic acne scarring.Objective: To compare the efficacy of non-ablative fractional laserand Percutaneous collagen induction therapy in the form of Dermarolleras different therapeutic modalities in treatment of atrophic acne scarring.Patients and Methods: Twenty patients with bilateral post acne scars onthe face, recruited from Kasr Al Ainy Hospital outpatient clinic, wereenrolled in this study.Results: Both of non-ablative fractional laser and Percutaneouscollagen induction therapy in the form of Dermaroller are effectivemodalities in treating atrophic acne scars, both have comparably closeresults.

Issued

1 Jan 2011

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/37818

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023