ReviewJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025
Advancements in Acne Scar Treatment: Exploring Novel Therapies.
Review in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- 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
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- Comparison of Efficacy of Intradermal Stromal Vascular Fraction Injection Versus Saline Injection in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scar: A 10-Week, Prospective, Randomized, Split-Face, Single-Blind Controlled Trial.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Safety and feasibility of the ISO-LPR protocol (isotretinoin, laser, and polydeoxyribonucleotide) in severe nodulocystic acne: A case report.JAAD case reports · 2026Article
- Microneedling Versus Chemical Peels for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2026Review
- Efficacy and safety of autologous cell-based therapies for atrophic acne scar treatment: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis with in-depth methodological and clinical insights.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Chemical peeling in combination with microneedling versus chemical peeling or microneedling monotherapy in the treatment of acne scars: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2025Review
- Patient-Reported Dissatisfaction After Lip Lift: Insights From a Thematic Analysis of RealSelf Reviews.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
backgroundAcne-induced scarring remains a formidable challenge, compelling patients to explore surgical interventions. This study aims to delve into and showcase recent strides in acne scar treatment, with a specific focus on innovative therapies.
methodsConducting a narrative review spanning studies from 2013 to 2023, this paper provides a general overview of interventions. The review included English-language studies with full-text availability. Rigorous data screening and extraction by two independent authors covered diverse facets, including study particulars, participant profiles, measurement tools, intervention durations, outcomes, and key findings. The initial search was performed within PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and the gray literature.
resultsUltimately, 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria were included and reviewed for final analysis.
conclusionRecognizing the varied nature of acne scars, this narrative review underscores the need for personalized treatment strategies, considering scar type and severity. The study also emphasizes the potential necessity of combining treatments for optimal results. Despite substantial progress, ongoing research and more extensive studies are imperative to continually refine acne scar treatment outcomes, ultimately enhancing the well-being of those affected by this condition.
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