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GlossaryAtrophic Acne Scars

indentations in the skin from insufficient collagen after severe acne

Atrophic acne scars, also known as depressed or pitted acne scars, are indentations in the skin that occur when the skin does not produce enough collagen during the healing process after severe acne. These scars are characterized by their sunken appearance and can be classified into three main types: ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars, each with distinct shapes and depths.

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research Updated Management of Atrophic Post-Acne Scars: Review Article

October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ”

Combination therapies work better than single treatments for atrophic acne scars.

research Fractional Resurfacing in the Asian Patient: Current State of the Art

33 citations, September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.

Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

research Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

106 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.

research A Meta-Analysis of the Evidence for Assisted Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Atrophic Acne Scars

16 citations, September 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.

research Combined Treatment Modalities in Atrophic Acne Scars: A Prospective Study

February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology”

The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.

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community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

in Treatment 253 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

community 3 months of microneedling, minox,& fin biotin. Zinc

in Is this regrowth? 558 upvotes 1 year ago

User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.

community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.