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Safety of Combined Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency and CO2 as an Early Intervention for Inflammatory Acne and Scarring Treated With Concomitant Isotretinoin

Authors
 Jihee Kim  ;  Young In Lee  ;  Jemin Kim  ;  Jin Young Jung  ;  Won Jai Lee  ;  Ju Hee Lee 
Citation
 DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Vol.46(10) : e71-e77, 2020-10 
Journal Title
DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
ISSN
 1076-0512 
Issue Date
2020-10
Abstract
Background: Fractional microneedle radiofrequency (FMRF) systems are popular options for treating acne scars. However, treatment efficacy when used in combination with traditional ablative fractional laser (AFL) and the safety profile with concomitant use of isotretinoin remain unknown.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of an early intervention combination treatment protocol for inflammatory acne and acne scars.

Materials and methods: The electronic records of 71 patients with inflammatory acne and acne scars were included in this retrospective observational study. Data were collected for all patients who received combination FMRF and AFL. Within the study group, 43 patients were receiving low-dose isotretinoin or had completed isotretinoin within the past 3 weeks.

Results: The mean Scar Global Assessment score significantly decreased after 3 sessions of combination treatment (n = 71). Patients with inflammatory acne showed a significant decrease in the number of inflammatory lesions (n = 30). Patients with concomitant low-dose isotretinoin use reported a further decrease in Scar Global Assessment score (n = 43). There were no reported persistent side effects, including prolonged inflammatory reaction or scarring.

Conclusion: Combination treatment with FMRF and AFL is an effective and well-tolerated treatment modality for acne scars and inflammatory acne.
Full Text
http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&AN=00042728-202010000-00010&LSLINK=80&D=ovft
DOI
10.1097/DSS.0000000000002364
Appears in Collections:
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Dermatology (피부과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (성형외과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Kim, Jemin(김제민) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6628-3507
Kim, Jihee(김지희) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0047-5941
Lee, Young In(이영인) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6831-7379
Lee, Won Jai(이원재) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3056-0503
Lee, Ju Hee(이주희) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1739-5956
Jung, Jin Young(정진영)
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/180568
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