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Recent advances in the treatment of acne using radiofrequency techniques

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Acne is a long-lasting inflammatory skin condition that impacts the sebaceous units of the hair follicles, affecting around 85–90% of the population. Due to the potential for permanent facial scarring and negative social consequences, as well as the limitations of conventional medications like drug resistance and difficulties following treatment plans, it’s crucial to investigate non-pharmacological options for treating acne, among which radiofrequency(RF) shows distinct superiority. To assess the impact of RF in the management of acne vulgaris, we conducted a thorough examination of scientific literature (including clinical trials and scientific reviews) through electronic databases like MEDLINE and PubMed. Our analysis indicates that RF could be a viable substitute for acne treatment due to its notable effectiveness and minimal adverse effects.

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This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (82304040); Jiangsu Provincial “Double Innovation Doctors” Program (grant number JSSCBS20211610); Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan(202301AT070393).

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Nanjing Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China

    Yuzhen Liu

  2. Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, 210042, China

    Xin Zhang, Meng Zhou & Rong Zeng

  3. Department of Dermatology, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 120 Guanghua Rd, Kunming, 650021, Yunnan, China

    Rong Zeng

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Zhang, X., Zhou, M., Liu, Y. et al. Recent advances in the treatment of acne using radiofrequency techniques. Lasers Med Sci 39, 92 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-024-04039-6

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