Acne scars
Conditions
Interventions
Group I:Treated with non-insulated gold microneedle radiofrequency
Group II:Treated with insulated gold microneedle radiofrequency
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Bilateral presentation of comparable atrophic acne scars 2 Age >= 18 years 3 Willingness to comply with follow-up visits and study protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Patients with acute allergic reactions, open wounds, or active skin infections in the treatment area. 2 Individuals with underlying dermatological conditions (e.g., facial dermatitis, psoriasis). 3 Poorly controlled inflammatory acne. 4 History of keloids or keloid predisposition. 5 Patients with severe systemic diseases, malignancies, immunodeficiency disorders, psychological disorders, or mental illnesses. 6 Photosensitivity or use of photosensitizing medications (e.g., diuretics, antibiotics including doxycycline or tetracyclines). 7 Receipt of any energy-based facial treatments within the past 3 months. 8 Pregnancy or lactation. 9 Poor compliance (inability to adhere to scheduled treatments or refrain from alternative therapies during the study period).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical ECCA Grading by Physicians;Clinical Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Treatment Efficacy;VISIA? Skin Analysis System;Skin Function Analyzer; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Satisfaction Assessment;dermatology life quality index;Immediate postoperative adverse reactions; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJianwen Ren
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Outcome results
None listed