Evidence-based Surgical Management of Post-acne Scarring in Skin of Color.

ABSTRACT: Acne scars are the reason for significant morbidity among dermatology outpatients. With more modalities being introduced every year, it is important to choose the best one suited for a particular type of scar for each patient to obtain an optimum result. Guidelines on acne scar management in the skin of color are not available where the therapeutic effect and side effect profile of the modalities can vary significantly. This narrative review looked at critical evaluation of the available modalities to find the level of evidence and therapeutic ladder of management of different types of acne scars. Treatment options for different types of scars have been described. Evidence level for each type of modality for the individual type of scar was calculated using the Strength of Recommendation Ta

SUBMITTER: Gupta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7394107 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature