MedPath

Comparison of two treatments ( Dermaroller vs Tazarotene cream) in the treatment of acne scars.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Health Condition 1: null- acne scarring
Registration Number
CTRI/2017/11/010394
Lead Sponsor
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients with grade 2 to grade 4 atrophic acne scars, classified on the basis of Goodmanâ??s Qualitative classification.

2. Should not have undergone any surgical and/or laser treatment for acne scars in the past 1 year.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Active acne

2. History of keloidal tendency/hypertrophic or keloidal scarring on the face due to acne

3.Facial scars due to reasons other than acne like varicella, trauma, burns etc

4.Collagen vascular disease, bleeding disorders

5.Any active bacterial , fungal or viral infection over face

6.Pregnant and lactating females

7.Known hypersensitivity to tazarotene

8.Age less than 18 years

9.Patients on anticoagulant therapy or aspirin

10.Patients with unrealistic expectation

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

MedPath

Empowering clinical research with data-driven insights and AI-powered tools.

© 2025 MedPath, Inc. All rights reserved.