The Efficacy of Treatment Options to Improve Acne Vulgaris Scarring

Noura Elgharably¹ and Mohammed Al Abadie²

¹Medical School, Birmingham University, UK
²Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK

Mohammed Al Abadie, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK.

Received: October 08, 2021; Published: November 18, 2021

Abstract

  A common complication of acne is scarring. This can cause severe emotional concern for patients affecting their self-image and can result in the development of insecurities. We are fortunate to have a plethora of treatment options which provide cosmetic and clinical benefit for this. We aim to review the current literature on these treatment options, with particular focus on atrophic scarring. The literature highlights the benefit and drawbacks of treatment options including lasers, radiofrequency, chemical peels, dermabrasion, subcision and fillers.

Keywords: Acne Vulgaris; Scarring; Atrophic; Laser; Dermabrasion

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Citation: Noura Elgharably and Mohammed Al Abadie. “The Efficacy of Treatment Options to Improve Acne Vulgaris Scarring". Acta Scientific Women's Health 3.12 (2021): 13-19.

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