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Acne / Scar / Texture · Atrophic acne scar - icepick

Microneedling RF evidence for Atrophic acne scar - icepick

D Insufficient 1 RCT/meta · 0 clinical/observational · 0 case · 1 total
Insufficient evidence

There is not yet enough PubMed evidence for this combination. The procedure exists, but research on this indication may be scarce.

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Includes meta-analysis/SR Median year 2021 Last 5 years 100%

Known in Korea as

실펌포텐자버츄RF아그네스프로파운드

Procedure and brand names vary, but the evidence above applies to the same procedure mechanism.

Key papers

tier1 Microneedling in the treatment of atrophic scars: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. International wound journal · 2021 · PMID 33538106

Abstract summary (English) To date, treatment of atrophic acne scars remains a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists, yet there is no standard option on the most effective treatment. Microneedling (MN) is a minimally invasive technology that involves repetitive skin puncture using sterile microneedles to disrupt dermal collagen that connects the scar tissue. Recent studies have demonstrated the potency of MN, such as dermaroller and...

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Limited evidence

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