The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Acne scars are an unwanted reminder of past acne. They constitute a significant esthetic and psychosocial problem, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients. There are many methods used to treat acne scars. One of them is fractional CO<sub>2...
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| description | <b>Background/Objectives:</b> Acne scars are an unwanted reminder of past acne. They constitute a significant esthetic and psychosocial problem, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients. There are many methods used to treat acne scars. One of them is fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser treatment, which stimulates the skin to produce collagen. The main aim of this study was to verify, based on the available literature, the effectiveness of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser treatment of acne scars and to determine the potential risk associated with the use of this therapeutic method. <b>Methods:</b> The literature review includes English-language articles selected using keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria. In order to select appropriate sources, databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar were searched. <b>Results:</b> The systematic review included seven studies that assessed the effectiveness of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser therapy for acne scars. Most patients experienced a 30% to 70% improvement in the appearance of their scars. The most commonly reported adverse events during treatment were transient erythema, edema, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which resolved within a few weeks. <b>Conclusions:</b> Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser therapy is an effective and safe treatment for acne scars. However, despite the abundance of evidence, there is a need for further studies focusing on long-term monitoring of patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2cf9991a80a3493fbaa6e1d6fc5159fe2025-08-20T03:27:32ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-06-0115691510.3390/life15060915The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic ReviewBartłomiej Ptaszek0Marzena Czernecka1Szymon Podsiadło2Institute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Culture in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, PolandFaculty of Motor Rehabilitation, University of Physical Culture in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, PolandInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Culture in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Acne scars are an unwanted reminder of past acne. They constitute a significant esthetic and psychosocial problem, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients. There are many methods used to treat acne scars. One of them is fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser treatment, which stimulates the skin to produce collagen. The main aim of this study was to verify, based on the available literature, the effectiveness of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser treatment of acne scars and to determine the potential risk associated with the use of this therapeutic method. <b>Methods:</b> The literature review includes English-language articles selected using keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria. In order to select appropriate sources, databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar were searched. <b>Results:</b> The systematic review included seven studies that assessed the effectiveness of fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser therapy for acne scars. Most patients experienced a 30% to 70% improvement in the appearance of their scars. The most commonly reported adverse events during treatment were transient erythema, edema, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which resolved within a few weeks. <b>Conclusions:</b> Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser therapy is an effective and safe treatment for acne scars. However, despite the abundance of evidence, there is a need for further studies focusing on long-term monitoring of patients.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/6/915fractional laserlaser CO<sub>2</sub>acne scarstherapy |
| spellingShingle | Bartłomiej Ptaszek Marzena Czernecka Szymon Podsiadło The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review Life fractional laser laser CO<sub>2</sub> acne scars therapy |
| title | The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review |
| title_full | The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review |
| title_short | The Use of a Fractional Laser in Acne Scar Treatment—A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | use of a fractional laser in acne scar treatment a systematic review |
| topic | fractional laser laser CO<sub>2</sub> acne scars therapy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/6/915 |
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