Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment
Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negativ...
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| author | Gabriella Fabbrocini M. C. Annunziata V. D'Arco V. De Vita G. Lodi M. C. Mauriello F. Pastore G. Monfrecola |
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| description | Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion, laser treatment, punch techniques, dermal grafting, needling and combined therapies for atrophic scars: silicone gels, intralesional steroid therapy, cryotherapy, and surgery for hypertrophic and keloidal lesions. This paper summarizes acne scar pathogenesis, classification and treatment options. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a24e41b3f2b742aa950e322d3d086f082025-08-20T03:38:43ZengWileyDermatology Research and Practice1687-61051687-61132010-01-01201010.1155/2010/893080893080Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and TreatmentGabriella Fabbrocini0M. C. Annunziata1V. D'Arco2V. De Vita3G. Lodi4M. C. Mauriello5F. Pastore6G. Monfrecola7Division of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyDivision of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, ItalyAcne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion, laser treatment, punch techniques, dermal grafting, needling and combined therapies for atrophic scars: silicone gels, intralesional steroid therapy, cryotherapy, and surgery for hypertrophic and keloidal lesions. This paper summarizes acne scar pathogenesis, classification and treatment options.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/893080 |
| spellingShingle | Gabriella Fabbrocini M. C. Annunziata V. D'Arco V. De Vita G. Lodi M. C. Mauriello F. Pastore G. Monfrecola Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment Dermatology Research and Practice |
| title | Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment |
| title_full | Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment |
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