Atrophic acne scars. Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First intervention group: laser therapy of scars on one side of the face with ablative fractional Er:YAG 2940nm laser for 4 sessions with monthly intervals. Intervention 2: Second inte
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 45 years Atrophic acne scars almost symmetrical on both sides of the face Accepting the study rules and completing the informed consent form Using sunscreen during the treatment and one month after
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having active acne Taking oral isotretinoin in the last 3 months Pregnancy and breastfeeding Peeling, laser, dermabrasion during the last 3 months Taking anticoagulants History of keloid formation Photosensitivity Suffering from diseases that delay wound healing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of acne scar based on ECCA scale. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and one month after the last laser therapy session. Method of measurement: Visio face device, ECCA scale table, Scoring of two dermatologists based on ECCA scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFateme Zahra Talebi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed