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Microneedling and PRP for acne scars: A new tool in our arsenal
Author(s) -
Schoenberg Elizabeth,
O’Connor Mackenzie,
Wang Jordan V,
Yang Sherry,
Saedi Nazanin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12988
Subject(s) - acne scars , cosmetic techniques , dermatology , acne , scars , medicine , surgery
A common complication of acne vulgaris is clinically significant scarring, which can greatly impact patient quality of life. While treatment options have included microneedling, the recent addition of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) to this regimen has led to an increased popularity of combination treatment. Here, we offer backgrounds on microneedling and PRP therapies and review the literature on combination treatment for acne scars.