623 Microneedling with autologous platelet-rich plasma verses microneedling with topical insulin in the treatment of post-acne atrophic scars: a simultaneous split-face comparative study

Abstract

Post-acne atrophic scars (PAS) are common sequelae of acne. Peels, platelet rich plasma (PRP), subcision, dermabrasion, lasers etc. are useful in PAS; however, many of them are associated with major adverse effects (AE). We conducted a split-face comparative study of microneedling with PRP (Left side) and microneedling with topical insulin (TI) (Right side) for PAS. Sixteen patients of PAS were enrolled after taking written consent. Exclusion criteria included presence of active acne and/or infections over face, pregnancy or lactation, on isotretinoin, and history of keloidal tendency, bleeding disorders and deranged blood sugar levels.