Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: January | Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 34-38
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20220105
A Comparative Study of Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser vs Microdermabrasion in Treatment of Acne Scars (Total 100 Patients)
Jinali Makwana1, Deval Vora2, Vijay Soyal3
1,3Third Year Resident, 2Professor and Head, Skin and VD, M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar
Corresponding Author: Jinali Makwana
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common disease affecting pilosebaceous unit that can lead to significant scarring. Fractional CO2 Laser and microdermabrasion are effective non-surgical treatment modalities for acne scars.
Aims and objectives: To study and compare the efficacy of fractional CO2 Laser and microdermabrasion therapy in acne scars.
Material and methods: Total 100 patients were selected in our study. 50 patients were allotted into each group. Scar grading assessment was done by Goodman and Baron qualitative scar grading system.
Result: 50 patients were taken in each group. There was a significant improvement in grading of acne scars at the end of 6months of treatment. On comparison of fractional CO2 Laser with microdermabrasion, p-value was <0.05 that is significant.
Conclusion: Fractional CO2 Laser showed better improvement in grading of acne scars then microdermabrasion, though none of these treatments are 100% effective in treating acne scars.
Keywords: Acne scars, fractional CO2 laser, microdermabrasion, Goodman and baron grading.
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