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Acne Scar Treatment

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Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous unit which can leave temporary or permanent scarring. The occurrence of scars in patients with a history of acne is >80%; furthermore, this risk is particularly elevated in patients who develop most severe form of acne (5–10% of all patients). Residual post-acne scars can lead to detrimental psychologic effects impairing patients’ quality of life. Acne scars can be divided into atrophic, hypertrophic, or keloid; furthermore, the atrophic variant can be classified as ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars. Fortunately, there have been several recent advances in therapeutic options to treat each type of acne scarring. The chapter discusses these treatments with a focus on chemical peels, microneedling, lasers, injectable fillers, lipofilling, and microsurgery.

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Rusciani, A., Ricci, F., Curinga, G. (2023). Acne Scar Treatment. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M., Dessinioti, C., D'Erme, A.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15130-9_107

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