Open AccessFractional CO2 laser vs fractional CO2 with topical platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of acne scars: A split-face comparison trial
Author(s) -
Bikash Ranjan Kar,
Chinmoy Raj
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 0974-5157
pISSN - 0974-2077
DOI - 10.4103/jcas.jcas_99_17
Subject(s) - medicine , scars , acne scars , acne , platelet rich plasma , dermatology , edema , surgery , platelet
It is a challenge to treat acne scars and a multimodal combination approach is necessary. While fractional CO 2 lasers (FCLs) are an established treatment option, the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of acne scars is not established though it is being used extensively in other fields of medicine owing to its healing properties. We combined the two methods to assess the proposed synergistic action on acne scars.