Microdermabrasion for treatment of acne scars in South Indian patients: a clinical study

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Acne is a common disorder with a more prevalence among adolescents and seldom has it caused atrophic scars. Several treatment options are available for atrophic acne scars treatment.<strong> </strong>The objective of the study was to assess the efficiency and safety of microdermabrasion for acne scars in South Indian patients<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Forty patients (24 males and 16 females) with acne scars were enrolled in the study. Microdermabrasion was done to all patients and repeated at every two weeks intervals for a total of four sittings. Patients were followed up on tenth week. The response to the treatment was assessed by objective and subjective methods.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> All patients completed the study and follow up period. There were 8 patients with mild, 28 patients with moderate and 4 patients with severe grade of acne scars. At the end of the study, 9 patients (22%) with mild to moderate acne scars showed good response. 30% of patients were satisfied with the treatment with varying degrees. Side effects were transient and mild<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Microdermabrasion is a safe, easy to perform, well tolerated procedure for treatment of mild to moderate acne scars<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>