scholarly journals Microneedling Radiofrequency for Acne Vulgaris and Post-Acne Scarring: A Case Report

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1443-1445
Author(s):  
Vesri Yossy ◽  
Wydya Yenny ◽  
Lilik Norawati
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Therapeutic Modalities ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
The Face ◽  
Acne Scarring

Background: There are various therapeutic modalities for acne and post acne scarring, but the best option is to have a safe, effective with affordable cost such as monotherapy or combination therapy. One of the recommended combination therapy for acne vulgaris with atrophic acne scars is microneedling radiofrequency which can improve skin structure. Case report: A 25 year old male with moderate comedonal acne vulgaris and severe scarring. The patient came with complaints of uneven skin surface on both cheeks, forehead and chin which had been felt to increase since 3 years ago. The appearance of acne on the face has been felt since 12 years ago. The patient's parents and sister also had acne complaints. On dermatological examination, on the forehead, temples, cheeks, nose and chin found blackheads, whiteheads, papules, hyperpigmented macules, multiple atrophic acne scars. The treatment choice for this patient is microneedling radiofrequency in combination with topical therapy. Discussion: The combination of microneedling with radiofrequency is one of the therapeutic modalities for acne vulgaris and also post-acne scarring with minimal side effects. In the evaluation for 2 weeks after the procedure, this patient did not complaint of any adverse events.

scholarly journals The use of combination therapy with 20% glycolic acid and fractional mesotherapy to reduce acne scars: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Karolina Chilicka ◽  
Karolina Pagacz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Glycolic Acid ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
The Face

Background: Acne scars are a common problem for those suffering from acne vulgaris. They may result in low self-esteem, especially if located in visible places such as the face. They may even impede normal societal functioning and withdrawal from the environment. Aim of the study: To investigate the effects of 20% glycol acid and fractional mesotherapy on the reduction of acne scars. Material and methods: We used interviews, case analysis and assessment of the effects of glycolic acid treatment and fractional mesotherapy on a 33-year-old female patient who experienced severe phlegmonosa acne. Case report: This 33-year-old female patient was struggling with acne at age 29. Purulent cysts were located on the cheeks and jaws on both sides of her face, leaving deep scars that disturbed everyday functioning. She was alternately given four 20% glycolic acid treatments and four fractional mesotherapy treatments. Conclusions: The combination of fractional mesotherapy treatments and exfoliation with 20% glycolic acid resulted in significant improvement. Reduced inflammation contributed to decreased acne scars as well as improvement in life quality.

scholarly journals Topical Treatment of Truncal Acne with Tretinoin Lotion 0.05% and Azelaic Acid Foam

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharleen St. Surin-Lord ◽  
Judi Miller
Keyword(s):  
Azelaic Acid ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Oral Antibiotics ◽  
Gastrointestinal Microbiome ◽  
The Face ◽  
Extensive Body

Truncal acne is present in approximately half of all patients with facial acne but is also occasionally seen in isolation. Important considerations when selecting treatment options for adult female acne, whether on the face, back, chest, or shoulders, include patient compliance, treatment response time, tolerability of the treatment, and psychosocial impact of the disease. Oral antibiotics are widely prescribed for truncal acne due to the challenges of applying topical therapy to such an extensive body surface area. In cases of severe inflammatory and nodular acne vulgaris, this may be a reasonable consideration; however, oral antibiotics should only be used for short durations. Overprescription contributes to microbial resistance and may cause disruption of the gastrointestinal microbiome. In many cases of mild, moderate, or even severe truncal acne, combinations of topical therapies may be valid alternatives. The introduction of foam formulations with enhanced percutaneous absorption and tretinoin lotion formulations that incorporate moisturizing/hydrating agents challenges the previously held idea that effective and tolerable treatment of truncal acne requires oral treatment. This case series describes four female African-American patients with truncal acne successfully treated with a combination of tretinoin lotion 0.05% and azelaic acid 15% foam.

scholarly journals Case Report. A Case Report of Adult Acne

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Ivelina A. Yordanova ◽  
Desislava D. Tsvetanova ◽  
Diana D. Strateva ◽  
Pavlina D. Yordanova-Laleva ◽  
Dimitar K. Gospodinov
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sex Hormones ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Inflammatory Skin Diseases ◽  
The Face ◽  
Sebum Production

Summary Acne vulgaris is among the commonest inflammatory skin diseases affecting pilosebaceous units. It occurs mainly in puberty and affects adolescents at the age of 14-19 years both females and males, in relation to sebum production of hair follicles under the action of sex hormones. Clinically the disease is presented with comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and scars in some cases. Seborrheic areas face, chest and back are affected. Recent epidemiologic studies have shown significant number of female patients aged over 25 years with acne and the term Adult onset acne (AOA)was established.The latter is manifested clinically in the lower third of the face. Primary etiological cause of AOAisahormonal imbalance, mainly hyperandrogenemia. Acase ofa25-year-old woman with adult acne and elevated levels of testosterone and prolactine is presented in this paper.

scholarly journals Effect of Subcision and Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars in Ten Patients: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Megha Tandon
Keyword(s):  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Severe Acne ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
Grading Systems ◽  
Minimal Improvement ◽  
Acne Scarring ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Facial Acne

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common condition with a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and post- acne scarring is a well known sequelae. Different types of scars (ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars) warrant a customized approach of treatment for each type. We propose a novel treatment of atrophic acne scars using combination of subcision and microneedling. Methods: Ten consecutive patients of skin types III - IV with moderate and severe facial acne scarring received three sequential subcision and microneedling treatments after informed consent over a period of three months with an interval of 4 weeks between each session. Goodman and Baron’s qualitative and quantitative acne scar grading systems along with side by side comparison of pre operative and post operative photographs were used for assessment at the end of three sessions of the combination procedure. Results: Estimation of improvement with Goodman and Baron’s Global qualitative acne scarring system , we found good results in patients with Grades 3 and 4 acne scars. Out of 7 patients with grade 4 scars, 29% showed improvement by 2 grades and 71% showed improvement by 1 grade and all the 3 patients with grade 3 scars showed improvement by 1 grade. Quantitative assessment showed 30% patients had minimal improvement, 50% had moderate improvement and 20% had good improvement in scars.  Adverse effects were transient pain, erythema and oedema. Conclusion: Subcision and microneedling are simple and inexpensive office procedures which in combination are well tolerated and are efficacious in treatment of moderate and severe acne scars.    

scholarly journals A clinicoepidemiological study of adult acne

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Aneesa Sajeed ◽  
Yogesh Devaraj ◽  
Belagola D. Sathyanarayana ◽  
Mukunda Ranga Swaroop ◽  
Shruti Bidarkar
Keyword(s):  
Late Onset ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Pilosebaceous Unit ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
Inflammatory Dermatosis ◽  
Acne Scarring ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hormonal Evaluation ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of pilosebaceous unit. Adult acne is defined as presence of acne after the age of 25 years. Though acne vulgaris has been studied extensively, there is paucity of literature on adult acne.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 150 patients with adult acne were enrolled in the study. A detailed history was taken followed by detailed dermatological examination. Ultrasonography abdomen and pelvis, hormonal evaluation was done in case of women with symptoms and signs of hyperandrogenism.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 150 patients studied, majority (61.3%) were in the age group of 26-30 years. The mean age of patients with adult acne was 30.1 years. Females (86%) outnumbered males. Majority of the patients (53.3%) had persistent adult acne and 46.7% had late onset acne. Exposure to sunlight (24%) was the most common aggravating factor followed by use of cosmetics in 19.3%. Menstruation was causing flare up of acne in 72 (55.8%) female patients. Face was involved in all the patients. Cheek was the most common site involved followed by forehead. Post acne scarring was present in 46.6% of the patients. Majority of the patients (67.3%) had grade 2 acne. Symptoms and signs of hyperandrogenism were present in 14 female patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Adult acne is more common in females. Persistent acne is more common than late onset acne. Patients with persistent adult acne are more prone to develop nodulocystic acne and acne scars.</p>

scholarly journals The effects ofcombined diamond microdermabrasion and a mixture of cosmetic acids on the condition of acne prone skin: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (SUPPLEMENT 2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Karolina Chilicka
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Severity Scale ◽  
Entire Surface ◽  
The Face

Background: Exfoliating treatments are widely used in cosmetology and dermatology forthe treatment of skin lesions and, above all, toreduce the number of skin eruptions that occur with acne vulgaris. An effective treatment that can be offered to people suffering from this disease is diamond microdermabrasion. The addition of acid peeling to this treatment may lead to even better results than in the case of monotherapy. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of a combination of microdermabrasion and acid peeling on a 21-year-old woman suffering from acne vulgaris. Case report: The patient suffered from acne vulgaris, too high a level of sebum on the entire surface of the face, and, over the course of the disease, developed open and closed blackheads and inflammatory pustules. The sebum level was measured with a DermaUnitSCC3 device and the number of skin eruptions was determined using the global acne severity scale (GAGS). Conclusion: The series of cosmetological treatments led to a reduction in the sebum on the surface of the epidermis and the number of skin eruptions.

scholarly journals Microneedle Radiofrequency Combined with Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media for Acne Scars and Skin Rejuvenation

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Tanihaha Edwin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Radiofrequency Energy ◽  
Acne Scar ◽  
Skin Texture ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
Acne Scarring ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Dermal Thickening

Background: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatology problems in the world. Acne scar can cause stress for sufferers. Microneedle Radiofrequency (MR) clinically has an effectiveness treating acne, acne scars and skin aging. MR acting as electrodes and directly deliver radiofrequency energy deep into the skin to induce new collagen production, dermal thickening and re epitelization. Cases: Seventeen patients (12 acne scar and 5 aging patients, 25-50 years old, Fitzpatrick skin type III-IV) with acne scars and aging skin who received three sessions of microneedle radiofrequency treatment for 2 months at 3 weeks intervalper session. Discussion: We use Goodman and Baron’s Global Acne Scarring System to assess the improvement of acne scars. It showed that by qualitative grading system from 12 patients (grade 3 and grade 4 acne scars), 58% patients showed 2 grade improvement, 33% showed1 grade improvement and 8.3% showed 3 grade improvement. Quantitative assessment showed that 58,3% of the patients had moderate improvement, 25% had good improvement and 16,6% had very good improvement. Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) are used to assess the improvement in skin texture, wrinkles graded by physician. It showed 60 % patients has 51 to 75% improvement and 40% patients has 26 to 50% improvement.

scholarly journals Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Urban Area: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 224-227
Author(s):  
Tiffany Roelan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Skin Disorder ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Left Thigh ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
History Of ◽  
Creeping Eruption

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic skin disorder caused by the infestation of animal hookworm larvae, the most common being Ancylostoma braziliense. The larvae penetrate the skin surface and subsequently migrate to the epidermis, leaving a typical manifestation of linear or serpiginous erythematous burrow-like tracks, known as creeping eruption. This report presented a case of a young man with complaints of the serpiginous erupted lesion over the upper left thigh, following a recent history of beach travel. On dermatological examination, an erythematous serpiginous lesion and papules were found, portraying the clinical presentation of CLM. The administration of albendazole 400 mg was started, and the symptoms were completely resolved. Keywords: larva migrans, skin disease, creeping eruption, nematodes, albendazole.

scholarly journals Transplantation of Autologous Fat, Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) Cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Cell Therapy of Atrophic Acne Scars: Clinical Evaluation and Biometric Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Nilforoushzadeh ◽  
Maryam Heidari-Kharaji ◽  
Shiva Alavi ◽  
Mona Mahmoudbeyk ◽  
Maryam Nouri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Therapy ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Stromal Vascular Fraction ◽  
Autologous Fat ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
Therapy Technique ◽  
The Face ◽  
Acne Scarring ◽  
And Migration

Abstract Background: Scarring is an unfortunate result of acne, because it causes psychological and cosmetic problems to patients. Unluckily no single treatment is suitable; using multiple methods may have better result. autologous fat and stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells and their secretory factors can and enhance angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, and migration of fibroblasts therefore regenerate hurt tissues. Also, other treatments for acne scarring, like platelet rich plasma (PRP), induce the scare improvement. The aim of the study was to verify the effectiveness of transplantation of autologous fat, SVF cells and PRP as cell therapy technique on atrophic acne scars. Methods: This study included 9 adult patients with atrophic acne scars on the face. All patients received transplantation of autologous fat, stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells and PRP. The treatment outcome was measured by biometric assessment (Visioface 1000 D, Colorimeter, multi probe adapter Cutometer, Tewameter, Mexameter, and skin ultrasound imaging system), also patients’ satisfaction was evaluated. The patients were followed 6 months after treatment. Results: A significant improvement in the skin pores, spots, skin lightness and melanin content of the skin, skin elasticity and TEWL after 6 months of treatment. Also denser skin layers were observed both in the epidermis and dermis. Furthermore, 66.6 % of the patients showed well satisfied after treatment. Conclusion: Briefly, transplantation of autologous fat, SVF cells and PRP is an effective cell therapy for atrophic acne scars.

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