| Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of acne scars: a report of 27 Korean patients. | |
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PMID: 18273724 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: Atrophic post-acne scarring remains a therapeutically challenging condition despite various currently available technologies. Fractional photothermolysis (FP) is a novel concept of cutaneous resurfacing which induces non-contiguous microscopic thermal injury. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FP in the treatment of acne scars in Asian patients. METHODS: A total of 27 Korean patients (Fitzpatrick skin types IV or V) with moderate to severe facial acne scars received three to five sessions of FP treatment (Fraxel Laser; Reliant Technologies, CA, USA), each spaced 3-4 weeks apart. Standardized digital photographs were obtained before each treatment and 3 months after the final treatment. In addition, the patients' perceived degrees of improvement were assessed 3 months after the final treatment using a five-point grading scale. RESULTS: FP led to marked improvement in the appearance of acne scars at 3 months post-treatment. Patients' self-assessed degrees of improvement were as follows: excellent improvement in eight patients (30%), significant improvement in 16 patients (59%), and moderate improvement in three patients (11%). Adverse events were limited to transient pain, erythema and edema. CONCLUSIONS: The 1550-nm erbium-doped FP is associated with significant patient-reported improvement in the appearance of acne scars, with minimal downtime. |
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Authors:
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Hyoun Seung Lee; Jong Hee Lee; Gun Young Ahn; Dong Hun Lee; Jung Won Shin; Dong Hyun Kim; Jin Ho Chung |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of dermatological treatment Volume: 19 ISSN: 0954-6634 ISO Abbreviation: J Dermatolog Treat Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-14 Completed Date: 2008-06-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8918133 Medline TA: J Dermatolog Treat Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 45-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Gowoonsesang Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea. |
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Acne Vulgaris
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complications Adult Asian Continental Ancestry Group* Cicatrix / ethnology, etiology, pathology, therapy* Female Humans Korea Laser Therapy* / adverse effects, methods Male Radiation Dosage Skin / pathology Treatment Outcome |
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