Examining the benefits of combination treatment in acne

Investigating the efficacy of Subcision with and without carboxytherapy in the treatment of atrophic acne scars

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230725058916N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-01

Start date

2023-09-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-08-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Atrophic acne scars. Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients receive both Subcision and carboxytherapy on one side of the face. First, a tumescent solution is injected into the acne scar area. Fibrotic tissues are sl

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients with atrophic rolling acne scars

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Active acne Active bacterial or viral infections Bleeding disorders Current use of systemic retinoids or during the last year Hypertrophic scars Hypersensitivity to anesthesia drugs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Atrophic scar improvement. Timepoint: One and three months after treatment. Method of measurement: Comparison of photos before and after treatment, comments of the patient and the attending physicians (2 physicians) (Goodman and Baron's acne scar grading system).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdi Gheysari

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Dr.mehdigheisari@gmail.com+98 21 5102 5000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026