Treatment of acne scars with PRP and laser therapy: an up-to-date appraisal

Elizabeth Schoenberg; Jordan V Wang; Christopher B Zachary; Nazanin Saedi

doi:10.1007/s00403-019-01936-7

Treatment of acne scars with PRP and laser therapy: an up-to-date appraisal

Arch Dermatol Res. 2019 Oct;311(8):643-646. doi: 10.1007/s00403-019-01936-7. Epub 2019 May 29.

Authors

Elizabeth Schoenberg¹, Jordan V Wang², Christopher B Zachary³, Nazanin Saedi¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 740, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
² Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 740, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA. jordan.wang@jefferson.edu.
³ Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.

PMID: 31144021
DOI: 10.1007/s00403-019-01936-7

Abstract

Clinically significant scarring is a common complication of acne vulgaris. Recent treatments have included the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), especially in combination with laser therapy. Here, we offer backgrounds on PRP and laser therapy and review combination treatment for acne scars. It is important to note that current data are limited to small studies and that there is no standard protocol for PRP administration. Larger studies are needed to better evaluate combination treatment and determine the best modality.

Keywords: Acne scars; Dermatology; Esthetics; Lasers; Platelet-rich plasma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / complications*
Blood Transfusion, Autologous / methods*
Cicatrix / etiology
Cicatrix / pathology
Cicatrix / therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy / methods
Humans
Low-Level Light Therapy / methods*
Platelet-Rich Plasma*
Severity of Illness Index
Skin / pathology
Skin / radiation effects
Treatment Outcome