ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2023
Beyond the Surface: A Deeper Look at the Psychosocial Impacts of Acne Scarring.
Review in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Microneedling with Topical Insulin Versus Microneedling with Platelet-rich Plasma for Post-Acne Scars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comparing fractional CO₂ laser and needling-based modalities in facial acne scar treatment: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Platelet-rich plasma and ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy for chronic scar management: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Er:Glass versus COAesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Synergistic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction in Atrophic Acne Scar Management: A Mechanistic and Clinical Pilot RCT.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Trial
- Treating Acne Scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI Using a Novel 1550 nm Non-Ablative Resurfacing Laser With Focal Point Technology.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Fractional CO2 laser with topical insulin versus PRP for atrophic acne scars: a randomized split-face study.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Trial
- Psychodermatology Profiles in Acne Vulgaris: Quality of Life, Stress, Insomnia, and Depressive Symptoms in a Cross-Sectional Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Psychological Factors to Consider in Treating Patients with Acne Vulgaris.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Expert Consensus on the Rational Approach to Isotretinoin Usage for Effective Management of Acne: ERAISE ACNE Recommendations.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Review
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- Transdermal Delivery of Poly-L-Lactic Acid via Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Split-Face Randomized Study in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III to V.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Acne Vulgaris Severity in an Iranian Population: A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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- Recombinant Type III Humanized Collagen Solution for Injection Promotes Skin Repair in Chinese Population: A Case Series.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
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- The Impact of Acne Scarring on Quality of Life, Willingness-to-pay, and Time Trade-off: A Cross-sectional Analysis.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Distinct Plasma Metabolic Signatures in Acne Patients with and without Depression.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant therapy to fractional ablative carbon dioxide lasers for cutaneous repair: a complementary treatment for atrophic acne scarring.Lasers in medical science · 2024Review
- Impact of Acne on the Quality of Life of Adolescents in the Territory of the Northern and Southern Regions of Montenegro.Iranian journal of public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Post-acne scarring is a common consequence of acne vulgaris with no universal cure. Although there have been many recent advances to address acne scars physically, there is still a lack of research that investigates their psychosocial impacts. Our comprehensive PubMed search presents an overview of existing information to highlight known sources of mental distress caused by post-acne scarring, both related to and independent of the psychosocial detriments caused early on by active acne. The literature indicates that acne scarring is a distinct condition from acne vulgaris and therefore requires a comprehensive clinical approach unique from those available for active acne.
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