Microneedling Plus the Universal Peel For Acne Scarring
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 60 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2014 |
| End Date: | December 2015 |
Efficacy of Combination Therapy With Microneedling and the Universal Peel For Acne Scarring in Skin Types III-VI
Acne is a prevalent disorder mostly witnessed in adolescents, but can be seen in adults.
Early treatment is imperative to reduce acne scarring which can appear with atrophic
lesions, and depending on the skin type, significant erythema (redness) or post-inflammatory
hyperpigmentation. A multi-modality approach to treatment is necessary when dealing with the
aforementioned types of lesions. Pharmacologic management is essential, but safe procedural
therapies are also necessary specifically with darker skinned individuals.
Percutaneous collagen induction therapy (PCIT) is a non-invasive treatment achieved by using
a micro-needling device, which is safe and effective in causing "micro-wounds" into the
dermis thereby initiating wound healing followed by collagen production. This is an ideal
treatment for acne scarring, re-texturizing of the skin, and hyperpigmentation for all skin
types . Currently there are very few studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of
microneedling and chemical peels in skin types III-VI.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the combination of microneedling and
chemical peel for the treatment of acne scars in skin types III-VI.
Early treatment is imperative to reduce acne scarring which can appear with atrophic
lesions, and depending on the skin type, significant erythema (redness) or post-inflammatory
hyperpigmentation. A multi-modality approach to treatment is necessary when dealing with the
aforementioned types of lesions. Pharmacologic management is essential, but safe procedural
therapies are also necessary specifically with darker skinned individuals.
Percutaneous collagen induction therapy (PCIT) is a non-invasive treatment achieved by using
a micro-needling device, which is safe and effective in causing "micro-wounds" into the
dermis thereby initiating wound healing followed by collagen production. This is an ideal
treatment for acne scarring, re-texturizing of the skin, and hyperpigmentation for all skin
types . Currently there are very few studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of
microneedling and chemical peels in skin types III-VI.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the combination of microneedling and
chemical peel for the treatment of acne scars in skin types III-VI.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject > 18 and < 60 years of age.
- Subject has skin type III, IV, V, or VI as defined by the Fitzpatrick Classification
Scale.
- Subject has acne scarring as defined by the Goodman and Baron Grading System.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subject currently has moderate to severe acne on the face.
- Subject has an active infection.
- Subject is pregnant or lactating.
- Subject has a history of a bleeding disorder.
- Subject is taking an anti-coagulant.
- Subject has a history of keloidal tendency.
- Subject has received ablative or non-ablative laser treatments in the previous 6
months.
- Subject has taken Accutane within the previous 3 months.
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