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Treating acne scars in 2020: Use of lasers
Author(s) -
Utley Collette,
Gold Michael
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
dermatological reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2637-7489
DOI - 10.1002/der2.35
Subject(s) - acne scars , acne , dermatology , scars , medicine , surgery
Background Acne scarring is an unfortunate complication of acne vulgaris. Acne scars occur in nearly 49% of people that suffer from acne and has shown psychosocial effects such as poor self‐esteem, social isolation, low confidence, in addition to a significant depression risk factor and suicide. Multimodal treatment approaches can improve efficacy and treatment considerations should be based on individualized patients. Utilizing lasers in treating acne scars as well as acne scars in ethnic skin are reviewed. Energy‐based devices include fractional (ablative and nonablative) for moderate to severe acne in addition to novel device systems. Methods A literature review of treating acne scars with lasers including pulse dye laser, fractional (ablative and nonablative), picosecond, and novel devices. Results Use of lasers in treating acne scars is an effective approach and multimodal device options for acne scarring are presented in the review. Conclusion Acne‐scarring laser treatment modalities and evidence‐based treatments should be promoted for each individual patient. Updated laser treatments for acne scarring are covered, in addition to ethnic skin, along with a discussion and selection on laser treatment modalities.