SynthesisFrontiers in medicine2026
Laser treatment of acne scars: a bibliometric analysis and descriptive summary of clinical evidence directions over the past 20 years.
Synthesis in Frontiers in medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Objective: Laser therapy is widely used in the management of acne scars; however, a clear characterization of research hotspots and clinical evidence directions is lacking. The aim of the study was to examine the research status and emerging trends in laser therapy for acne scars and to descriptively summarize the clinical evidence directions over the period 2006-2026, providing a reference for future investigations. Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection was searched for relevant records published from January 1, 2006, to March 10, 2026. WoSCC records were analyzed using R software, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Origin. Additionally, PubMed was searched separately for meta-analyses during the same period to provide a supplementary descriptive summary of reported clinical evidence directions. Results: In total, 898 WoSCC records were included. Publications showed a sustained upward trend, particularly from 2010 to 2025. Records for 2026 were collected only up to March 10 and were therefore not included in the full-year trend interpretation. The United States led in output, with China, South Korea, Egypt, and Thailand following. Among the top ten countries by publication output, Germany showed a relatively high proportion of multi-country publications based on the combined interpretation of MCP% and total publication output. Mahidol University and Cairo University were representative cooperation centers. Conclusion: Current studies increasingly focus on more refined laser approaches and their combination with other treatments, while research on personalized treatment strategies may represent an important direction for future research.
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