A split face study comparing the efficacy of laser and micro needling in the treatment of acne scars

Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Post acne scar

Registration Number: CTRI/2018/04/013498

Lead Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary: Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%-14% of cases with significant psychological and social implications. Post acne scarring is a recognized sequel of acne, but its actual extent and incidence is unknown. Results indicate that facial scarring affects both sexes equally and occurs in almost 95% cases.

This study aims to compare the efficacy of fractional CO2 Laser vs Microneedling in treatment of post acne scar patients in a split face randomized study design.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

ï®All patients of mild to severe atrophic facial acne scars ï®Age: â‰§14 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Age group < 16 years Patients who received Isotretinoin or underwent resurfacing laser procedures within the preceding 6 months Active acne lesions Active Herpes virus infection Pregnancy and lactation Tendency of Keloid formation Patients allergic to Lidocaine.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre and Post Photographic evaluation score by 2 unbiased dermatologist	Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 3 months after completion of therapy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Subjective assessment score.	2.Improvement Grading

Trial Locations

Locations (1): All india institute of medical sciences
🇮🇳
South, DELHI, India
All india institute of medical sciences
🇮🇳South, DELHI, India
Dr G Sethuraman
Principal investigator
9654430854
aiimsgsr@gmail.com