CompletedPhase 1/2

Efficacy of Microneedling With Topical Vitamin C in Treatment of Acne Scarring

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2016-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of dermaroller and topical vitamin C- either separate or combined- in treatment of post acne scars. prospective randomized clinical trial that was The study was a randomized controlled trial, conducted in Sohag Dermatology outpatient clinic between June 2016 and of February 2018. 30 patients with acne scars were included. All patients were informed about the entire procedure, medication, possible side effects and outcomes. A written informed consent was signed from each participant.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Facial acne scars Exclusion Criteria: * Active inflammatory acne. * Active infection in the treatment area (e.g., herpes simplex and verrucae). * Melanoma or lesions suspected of malignancy. * Isotretinoin use in the past year. * Dermatoses (e.g., eczema and psoriasis). * Sunburn. * Anticoagulant therapy. * Systemic disease (diabetes, hypertension, collagen disease or bleeding tendency).

What they're measuring

Clinical response by (ECCA) scale

Timeframe: 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03522922

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-02-01

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