Open AccessA Comparative Study of Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser vs Microdermabrasion in Treatment of Acne Scars (Total 100 Patients)
Author(s) -
Jinali Makwana,
Deval Vora,
Vijay Soyal
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of research and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2454-2237
pISSN - 2349-9788
DOI - 10.52403/ijrr.20220105
Subject(s) - acne scars , medicine , acne , scars , dermatology , dermabrasion , grading scale , grading (engineering) , surgery , civil engineering , engineering
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.