Trial reportLasers in surgery and medicine2018
Treatment of atrophic acne scarring with fractional micro-plasma radio-frequency in Chinese patients: A prospective study.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- Topical, light-based, and complementary interventions for acne: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Identifying and appraising patient-reported outcome measures on treatment satisfaction in acne: a systematic review.The British journal of dermatology · 2021Pooled it
- [Prospective randomized controlled trial on 2 940 nm fractional erbium laser combined with fractional micro-plasma radiofrequency in the treatment of facial atrophic acne scars].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2023Trial
- Clinical efficacy comparison of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation and Nd:YAG laser in treating recurrent acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.Lasers in medical science · 2020Trial
- Efficacy and Safety of Plasma Radiofrequency Combined With Topical Tranexamic Acid for Early Post-Traumatic Scars With Hyperpigmentation: A Retrospective Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
- Advances in cold atmospheric plasma therapy for cancer.Bioactive materials · 2025Review
- An Assessment of Current Clinician- and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Acne Scarring and Dyspigmentation: A Scoping Review.The Journal of investigative dermatology · 2025Article
- Effectiveness and Safety of Micro-Plasma Radiofrequency Treatment Combined With Autologous Chyle Fat Grafting Treatment for Hypertrophic Scars: A Retrospective Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP): a revolutionary approach in dermatology and skincare.European journal of medical research · 2024Review
- Efficacy of Fractional Micro-plasma Radio Frequency Technology in Treating Hypertrophic Burn Scars in Asian Patients Under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study of 104 Cases.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scarring with Fractional Microplasma Radiofrequency: A Multicentric Experience.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- Evaluation of combining ultrapulse COLasers in medical science · 2024Article
- The Comparison of Efficacy and Safety Between General and Topical Anesthesia on Micro-Plasma Radiofrequency Treatment for Hypertrophic Scar: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Methods for the Improvement of Acne Scars Used in Dermatology and Cosmetology: A Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Laser treatment for lipoatrophy in children with diabetes type 1.Diabetology international · 2022Article
- Radiofrequency Therapy and Noncosmetic Cutaneous Conditions.Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2019Review
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Abstract
backgroundAcne scarring is a common disfiguring sequela of acne vulgaris which can lead to serious psychosocial problems and have a negative effect on patients' quality of life. Although a variety of approaches can be used to treat atrophic acne scars, disadvantages such as long-healing time, dyspigmentation, infections, and prolonged erythema make these treatments unsatisfactory especially for Asians. Fractional micro-plasma radio-frequency is a novel technology that produces minor ablation to the epidermis to promote rapid re-epithelialization, while the radio-frequency evoked thermal effect can stimulate regeneration and remodeling of dermal fibroblasts.
objectiveTo evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of micro-plasma radio-frequency for the treatment of facial acne scars in Chinese patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 95 patients with facial atrophic acne scars were treated by micro-plasma radio-frequency using three sessions at 2-month intervals. Patients were seen 1 week after each treatment and 1, 3, 6 months after the final treatment. Improvement was assessed by three independent dermatologists who compared photographs taken before the first treatment and 6 months after the last treatment. Adverse effects were evaluated by a dermatologist who did not participated in the study. Patients also provided self-evaluation of satisfaction levels at the last follow-up visit.
resultsA total of 86 patients with atrophic acne scars completed the entire study. There was a significant improvement in acne scars after three treatments. The mean score of ECCA grading scale (Echelle d'Evaluation Clinique des Cicatrices d'Acné) was reduced from 107.21 to 42.27 (P < 0.05). A total of 15 of 86 patients showed more than 75% improvement, 57 patients showed 50-75% improvement, and 14 patients showed 25-50%. After three treatments, all subjects showed improvements in spots, large pores, texture, UV damage, red areas, and porphyrin fluorescence. Pain, erythema, edema, effusion, and scab formation were observed in all patients. The average pain score on a visual analog scale was 6.14 ± 1.12 and all patients tolerated the treatments. The average duration of erythema was 6.26 ± 0.92 days. Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, infections, and worsening of scarring were not seen. All patients were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the treatment outcomes.
conclusionsFractional micro-plasma radio-frequency is an effective and safe treatment for acne scars, and might be a good choice for patients with darker skin. Lasers Surg. Med. 50:844-850, 2018. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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