Keloids and hypertrophic scars are fibroproliferative disorders (FPDs) of the skin that result from abnormal healing of injured or irritated skin. They can be called pathological or inflammatory scars. Common causes are trauma, burn, surgery, vaccination, skin piercing, folliculitis, acne, and herpes zoster infection.
Subcision is the mainstay of atrophic acne scar treatment but the efficacy and safety of the procedure is controversial.
Noninvasive technologies for treating acne scars use radiofrequency (RF)-emitting microneedles for both mechanical disruption of fibrotic strands and heat-mediated collagen remodeling.
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top acne scar treatments. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why. To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on acne scar treatments.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease whose psychosocial effects can greatly impair quality of life. Various scales are used to classify the severity of acne, and several treatment algorithms are currently applied: no consensus on a common scale or treatment guidelines has been reached. A group of Spanish experts therefore met to identify a scale the majority could accept as the most appropriate for classifying severity and treating accordingly.
We all know pimples are a problem, but so are scars that last past puberty. Dark marks compromise our complexion long after acne fades, so if you're looking for the perfect product to bypass blemish scars, you're not alone. We've narrowed down our top 13 treatments guaranteed to dissolve dark spots and enhance smooth, even skin.
The standard management of acne vulgaris in Japan includes a combination of topical treatment with benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and BPO/clindamycin (CLDM), topical adapalene and systemic antimicrobials. However, the treatment of therapy-resistant complications such as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), erosions with inflamed red papules and atrophic scars has not been established.
Fractional Radiofrequency is renowned for its use in cosmetic dermatology, with regards to the treatment of rhytides, striae, scarring and cellulite. We have systemically analysed the evidence for the use of Fractional radiofrequency in Acne scars.
Bellafill® is a soft tissue dermal filler composed of non-resorbable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, suspended in a water-based carrier gel composed of 3.5% bovine collagen. It has been approved by the FDA for the correction of nasolabial folds and atrophic facial acne scars.
Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease which affects the pilosebaceous units of the skin. It can have severe psychological effects and can leave the patient with severe skin scarring.