Comparison between subcision followed by 35% TCA versus subcision followed by microneedling in the treatment of acne scars: a prospective comparative study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201812717126560

Enrollment

Registered

2018-12-21

Start date

2018-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Interventions

Subcision followed by 6 sessions of 35 percent TCA peel on half of the face

Subcision followed by 6 sessions of microneedling on half of the face

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Patients older than 18 years 2- Bilateral Rolling and Boxcar acne scars

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- Retinoid treatment within the last 6 months 2-Pregnant & lactating females 3- Bleeding tendency 4- Active inflammatory acne 5- Lidocaine sensitivity 6- Tendency of Keloid formation 7- Laser treatment within the last 6 months. 8-Post inflammatory hyper pigmentation 9- Skin types V & VI.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Find the most efficient therapy for rolling and box scars.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
See whether the rolling scars or the boxcars would respond better to the different modes of therapy.	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactSarah Orabi

Dermatology resident Cairo University hospital

sarahorabi@gmail.com00201114202054

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026