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GlossaryAtrophic Scars

sunken scars caused by tissue loss and collagen deficiency

Atrophic scars are a type of scar that appears sunken or depressed below the surface of the surrounding skin. They occur when the skin is unable to regenerate tissue, often due to conditions like acne, chickenpox, or trauma, leading to a loss of collagen and other structural components. These scars are characterized by their pitted appearance and can be challenging to treat, often requiring specialized dermatological procedures to improve their appearance.

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research Use of Condensed Nanofat Combined With Fat Grafts to Treat Atrophic Scars

62 citations, October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery”

Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.

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.

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 Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Comparative Study

1 citations, December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is more effective and faster at improving acne scars than Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), with similar mild side effects.

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community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

in Treatment 253 upvotes 6 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? 554 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.