A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMBINED MICRONEEDLING WITH PLATELET RICH PLASMA VERSUS MICRONEEDLING ALONE IN ACNE SCAR

Abstract

Background: Scarring is common complication of acne. Microneedling is well accepted modality of treatment for atrophic acne scar. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is newer option in acne scar management. Aim: To compare efficacy of combined microneedling and PRP with microneedling atrophic acne scar. Materials and Method: A total of 34 patients of atrophic acne scar were included in study. Right side of face was treated with combined microneedling and PRP and left side of face treated with microneedling alone. Total three sitting of treatment given at monthly interval. Final assessment was done using physician satisfaction score and Goodman and Baron acne scar grading one month after last sitting. Result: A total of 34 patients enrolled out of which 2 were dropped out 32 patients had included in final analysis. The baseline mean Goodman and Baron Score of both side of face was 2.72±0.45 which was reduced to 2.2 ±0.4 and 2.37 ±0.5 on right side and left side of face respectively. The mean physician satisfaction score was 2.16±0.79 and 1.91±0.8 on right side and left side of face respectively. Conclusion: Combined approach using microneedling with PRP is a better option than microneedling alone in acne scar management clinically.