The efficacy of microneedling in treatment of atrophic post-acne scars.

Kolta, Ameer Ramsis Halim; EL Fakahany, Hassan M.; Ibrahim, Michel R.

doi:10.21608/mjmr.2025.347725.1861

The efficacy of microneedling in treatment of atrophic post-acne scars.

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Dermatology, STD's and Andrology department, Faculty of medicine Minia university

² Dermatology, STDs and Andrology Faculty of Medicine-Minia University

³ Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine

10.21608/mjmr.2025.347725.1861

Abstract

Background

Treating acne scars is often difficult. Microneedling therapy, also known as percutaneous collagen induction, has recently been introduced as a treatment option for such scars and has proven to be both simple and effective for managing atrophic acne scars.

Objective

This study aims to assess the clinical outcomes in acne scars following microneedling therapy.

Methods

Ten patients with various types of atrophic acne scars underwent three months of microneedling treatment (three sessions at 1 month intervals). Patients were photographed, at the start of treatment, as well as three months later.

Results

When compared to baseline measurements, the clinical evaluation of patients showed marked improvement in atrophic acne scars following microneedling.

Conclusions

Multiple sessions of minimally invasive microneedling are an effective approach to treating post-acne atrophic scars, as it stimulates the skin's healing processes. This treatment offers the added benefit of being a relatively safe, in-office procedure with minimal recovery time for patients.

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