ArticleJMIR dermatology2024
Atrophic Postacne Scar Treatment: Narrative Review.
Article in JMIR dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative efficacy and safety of fractional carbon dioxide and erbium-based fractional lasers for atrophic acne scars: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Laser treatment of acne scars: a bibliometric analysis and descriptive summary of clinical evidence directions over the past 20 years.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Combination of concentrated growth factor and collagen filler for recalcitrant atrophic scars: Two case reports.JAAD case reports · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Efficacy of Dermabrasion, Fat Grafting, and Fibrous Septa Release: A Clinical Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Multimodal Management of Facial Acne Scarring Using Energy-Based Devices and Injectable Therapies: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Synergistic Effects of Autologous Plasma and Agarose Fillers in Treating Acne, Atrophic, and Hypertrophic Scars: A Case Series.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
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1 author at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Acne scarring is a frequent complication of acne. Scars negatively impact psychosocial and physical well-being. Optimal treatments significantly improve the appearance, quality of life, and self-esteem of people with scarring. A wide range of interventions have been proposed for acne scars. This narrative review aimed to focus on facial atrophic scarring interventions. The management of acne scarring includes various types of resurfacing (chemical peels, lasers, and dermabrasion); the use of injectable fillers; and surgical methods, such as needling, punch excision, punch elevation, or subcision. Since the scarred tissue has impaired regeneration abilities, the future implementation of stem or progenitor regenerative medical techniques is likely to add considerable value. There are limited randomized controlled trials that aimed to determine which treatment options should be considered the gold standard. Combining interventions would likely produce more benefit compared to the implementation of a single method.
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