Fractional CO2 laser versus 1064-nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser for inflammatory acne vulgaris treatment: a randomized clinical trial.
Lasers Med Sci
; 38(1): 187, 2023 Aug 18.
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ABSTRACT
Acne vulgaris is challenging to treat for several individuals. Laser therapy may be a desirable alternative to traditional therapies with limited success. This study aimed to assess efficacy of fractional CO2 laser versus NdYAG laser for acne vulgaris therapy. Thirty cases with acne vulgaris underwent both fractional CO2 laser and Nd YAG laser treatments in a randomized split face design at a 14-day interval for four sessions. The clinical efficacy was evaluated by counting acne lesions and utilizing the Global Acne Severity Scale (GEA Scale). GEAs decreased significantly after both fractional CO2 and NdYAG modalities after treatment and at a 3-month follow-up; fractional CO2 demonstrated significant more decrease in GEAs with (P = 0.006, 0.00 (respectively. Moreover, fractional CO2 showed a significantly higher satisfaction level (P = 0.004) and a better clinical improvement percentage regarding inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions (P = 0.007 and 0.000, respectively) after 3 months of follow-up. Apart from transient erythema, there were insignificant adverse effects concerning both treated sides. Fractional CO2 and NdYAG lasers are efficient physical modalities of acne treatment. However, fractional CO2 laser was more effective and more satisfying to the patients.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Acné Vulgar
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Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
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Láseres de Estado Sólido
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Lasers Med Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
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Egipto