Efficacy of Saline Injection Therapy in Atrophic Acne Scars

Summary

The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of saline injection in post-acne atrophic scars on face. All patients with mild, moderate \& severe post-acne atrophic scars, above age of 15 years without any co-morbid conditions were included in the study. After giving local anesthesia, the isotonic saline solution has been administered intra- and sub-dermally in post-acne atrophic scars on face. The sessions were done weekly, for 12 weeks. The results were assessed by the photographs, sharquie scoring system \& Dermatology Life Quality Index score at the start and at the end of the treatment. SPSS 23 was used to analyze the data. The analysis of data showed that the response of saline injection was significant in mild and moderate scars, without any significant side effects.

Timeline

Start

2019-01-01

Primary completion

2019-07-31

Completion

2019-07-31

Publications

• Results Al-Dhalimi M, Jaber A. Treatment of atrophic facial acne scars with fractional Er:Yag laser. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2015;17(4):184-8. doi: 10.3109/14764172.2015.1007067. Epub 2015 Feb 13.
• Results Bagherani, N, Smoller, B. Introduction of a novel therapeutic option for atrophic acne scars: saline injection therapy. Global dermatology. 2015;2(6): 225-7
• Results Hazarika N, Archana M. The Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris. Indian J Dermatol. 2016 Sep-Oct;61(5):515-20. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.190102.

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