Nisma Mujahid1, Faizah Shareef1, Mayra B C Maymone1, Neelam A Vashi1,2. 1. Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. US Department of Veteran Affairs, Boston Health Care System, Boston, Massachusetts.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Microneedling is a popular, minimally invasive skin rejuvenation modality for acne scarring. Recent reports have evaluated the efficacy and safety of microneedling monotherapy and combination treatment for scarring. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to systematically analyze the current literature on microneedling techniques used for acne scarring. METHODS: A PubMed search (2009-current) was used to identify literature on microneedling treatment for acne. All randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials, case cohorts, case reports, and case series were included with the exception of 2 studies, which were excluded due to unavailability. RESULTS: All 33 articles evaluated showed improvement of acne scar appearance after microneedling treatment. Evidence was inconsistent when comparing microneedling monotherapy to dual therapy or to fractional laser treatment. CONCLUSION: Microneedling improves acne scarring, and further studies are needed to compare microneedling with other minimally invasive treatments.
BACKGROUND: Microneedling is a popular, minimally invasive skin rejuvenation modality for acne scarring. Recent reports have evaluated the efficacy and safety of microneedling monotherapy and combination treatment for scarring. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to systematically analyze the current literature on microneedling techniques used for acne scarring. METHODS: A PubMed search (2009-current) was used to identify literature on microneedling treatment for acne. All randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials, case cohorts, case reports, and case series were included with the exception of 2 studies, which were excluded due to unavailability. RESULTS: All 33 articles evaluated showed improvement of acne scar appearance after microneedling treatment. Evidence was inconsistent when comparing microneedling monotherapy to dual therapy or to fractional laser treatment. CONCLUSION: Microneedling improves acne scarring, and further studies are needed to compare microneedling with other minimally invasive treatments.
Authors: Mona Alqam; Christine E Wamsley; Thomas Hitchcock; Brian C Jones; Yucel Akgul; Jeffrey M Kenkel Journal: Aesthet Surg J Date: 2022-09-14 Impact factor: 4.485