A comparative study of derma roller therapy and fractional carbon dioxide laser technique in patients with post-acne scars

Authors

  • Anurag Assistant professor, Department of Dermatology, Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Bhawna Kapoor Associate professor, Department of Dermatology, TS Misra Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

CO2 laser, derma roller therapy, Post acne scars

Abstract

Background: Acne is a very common problem affecting more than 90% of adolescent population. The present study was conducted to compare
derma roller therapy (DT) and fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser technique in patients with post-acne scars. Materials & Methods: 80
patients with post-acne scars of both genders were divided into 2 groups. Group I patients (40) were treated with derma roller therapy and group
II patients (40) were treated with fractional CO2 laser every 4 weeks. Goodman and Barons Qualitative Scale was recoded. Complications were
compared. Results: Group I had 22 males and 18 females and group II had 14 males and 26 females. 1 grade up was seen in 32 in group I and 30
un group II and 2 grade up in 8 in group I and 10 in group II. The complications recorded were post- treatment erythema in 3 in group I and 2 in
group II, oedema 4 in group I and 5 in group II and post- inflammatory pigmentation 1 in group I and 4 in group II. The difference was significant
(P< 0.05). Conclusion: Both the modalities were effective in management of post acne scars.

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Published

2021-10-20

How to Cite

Anurag, & Bhawna Kapoor. (2021). A comparative study of derma roller therapy and fractional carbon dioxide laser technique in patients with post-acne scars. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(18), 251–253. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/2968