June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Research” This study reports that while both dermaroller and fractional CO2 laser treatments for acne can lead to hyperpigmentation, itching was specifically noted only after fractional CO2 laser treatment.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This study concluded that combination therapies often yield better results for treating atrophic post-acne scars than single treatments.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, Nd:YAG picosecond lasers using fractional micro-lens array were found to have a comparable effect to ablative fractional Er:YAG lasers in treating atrophic acne scars, with better safety profiles but slightly less patient satisfaction.
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January 2016 in “Disease Markers” This study found that IGF-I and survivin may play a role in the pathogenesis of active acne vulgaris and postinflammatory acne scars, with a significant correlation between their serum levels.
