26 citations
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February 2022 in “Annals of Palliative Medicine” This study found that ultra-pulse CO2 fractional laser treatment improved skin smoothness and total skin lesion scores more effectively in patients with depressed acne scars compared to other treatments.
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January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The study found that CO2 dot matrix laser combined with platelet-rich plasma improved scar repair, psychological state, and quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris-related depressed scars.
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November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study identified distinct microscopic characteristics of acne scars, including inflammatory infiltrates and insufficient collagen deposition, suggesting that treatment should consider these histopathological findings and employ combination therapy.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-Endocrinology” This study found that the scarring folliculitis type of acne inversa in the Chinese population is associated with specific histopathological features and a higher prevalence of smoking and occupational exposure.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study found that in atrophic acne scars, inflammation infiltrates the pilosebaceous unit over time, affecting resident stem cells and hindering the normal regeneration of the epidermis and adnexal structures, leading to scarring.
