Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Patients rate blunt cannula subcision best for acne scars

(HealthDay)—Blunt cannula subcision (BCS) is more effective than Nokor needle subcision (NNS) for acne scar treatment, according to a study published online March 9 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Addition of peel to microneedling improves acne scar treatment

(HealthDay)—The combination of sequential 70 percent glycolic acid peel and microneedling results in better acne scar improvement than microneedling alone, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Journal of ...

Surgery

Er:YAG Laser shows superior efficacy in Rx of acne scars

(HealthDay)—Er:YAG is more efficacious than bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser (BRDL) for treatment of mild-to-moderate acne scars, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Platelet-rich plasma efficacious for atrophic acne scars

(HealthDay)—Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with microneedling is efficacious for the treatment of atrophic acne scars, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Microneedle, sublative fractional radiofrequency aids acne scars

(HealthDay)—Combined microneedle fractional radiofrequency and sublative fractional radiofrequency is safe and efficacious for acne scars in Asian skin, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Cosmetic ...