COST EFFECTIVE APPROACH TOWARDS ACNE SCARS: USE OF DERMAROLLER IN ACNE SCARS MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH FITZPATRICK SKIN TYPE 5
Dr. Ayesha Khan*, Dr. Alhad Jadhav, Dr. Fiza Choudhary and Dr. Amruta Kulkarni
ABSTRACT
Scarring is a common consequence of acne particularly if treatment is delayed. It causes physical disfigurement and has a psychological impact on a person's life. The treatment is a challenging part where methods like microneedling, chemical peels, subcision, phototherapy, lasers and fillers have been tried. Microneedling is a simple, economical and effective method. Needles of dermaroller cause a uniform depth of injury of dermis and break collagen layer of the superficial dermis. This dermal injury induces wound healing by stimulating new collagen and elastin synthesis.
Keywords: acne scars, dermaroller, Fitzpatrick’s skin type 5.
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