Efficacy and safety of 1550-nm fractional laser in the treatment of acne scars in Chinese patients: A split-face comparative study.
J Cosmet Laser Ther
; 18(6): 312-6, 2016 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the efficacy and side effects of 1550-nm fractional ErGlass laser in treating atrophic acne scar. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Thirty Chinese patients aged 18-65 with atrophic acne scars on both cheeks received a split-face treatment, one side with four sessions of treatment with fractional 1550-nm ErGlass laser at 20-day interval and the other with topical asiaticoside cream application three times daily as control. Clinical response and side effects were evaluated by a dermatologist three weeks after each treatment and again 12 weeks after the last laser treatment. In addition, self-evaluation of satisfaction by the patients was done at the end of treatment.RESULTS:
The study found that mean scores decrease after treatment was 5.65 ± 4.34 for the treated side and 1.23 ± 3.41 for the control side. The improvement in acne scars after the fractional ErGlass laser 1550-nm treatment was more significant than the control side (p = 0.0001). The side effects were mainly local skin irritation and erythema, which disappeared within one week.CONCLUSION:
The research results show that the fractional 1550-nm ErGlass laser is an effective and safe treatment device for atrophic acne scars.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cicatriz
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Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
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Láseres de Estado Sólido
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cosmet Laser Ther
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China