The Management of Postacne Scarring

The document from 2007 discusses advancements in the treatment of postacne scarring, noting that a better understanding of the pathogenesis of acne scarring has led to the development of new techniques with more favorable risk-benefit profiles. The article aims to categorize these newer techniques according to their suitability for different grades of acne scarring, which are defined by disease load, severity, and lesion morphologies. It provides a comprehensive discussion of therapeutic interventions targeting various biological processes involved in scarring, such as inflammation, angiogenesis, and fibrosis. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the pathogenesis, individual variability, and the inflammatory and immunologic aspects of scarring in order to develop successful treatments. These innovative techniques from the past decade are designed to minimize procedural and postoperative risks while addressing the pathological processes of scarring.