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The efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne scars or acne

  • Authors:
    • Jiang-Ting Zhu
    • Min Xuan
    • Ya-Ni Zhang
    • Hong-Wei Liu
    • Jin-Hui Cai
    • Yan‑Hong  Wu
    • Xiao-Fei Xiang
    • Gui-Qiu Shan
    • Biao Cheng

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  • Published online on: May 2, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1455
  • Pages: 233-237
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne or acne scars. PRP combined with erbium fractional laser therapy was used for the treatment of 22 patients, including 16 patients who suffered from facial acne scars and 6 patients who suffered from acne scars concomitant with acne. Whole blood (40 ml) was collected from each patient, and following differential centrifugation, PRP was harvested. After using an erbium fractional laser, we applied PRP to the entire face of every patient. Digital photos were taken before and after the treatment for evaluation by dermatologists and the patients rated the efficacy on a 5-point scale. The erythema was moderate or mild, while its total duration was <3 days; after receiving the treatment three times, 90.9% of the patients showed an improvement of >50%, and 91% of the patients were satisfied; no acne inflammation was observed after treatment. PRP combined with erbium fractional laser therapy is an effective and safe approach for treating acne scars or acne, with minimal side-effects, and it simultaneously enhanced the recovery of laser-damaged skin.
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July 2013
Volume 8 Issue 1

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Zhu J, Xuan M, Zhang Y, Liu H, Cai J, Wu YH, Xiang X, Shan G and Cheng B: The efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne scars or acne. Mol Med Rep 8: 233-237, 2013.
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Zhu, J., Xuan, M., Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Cai, J., Wu, Y. ... Cheng, B. (2013). The efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne scars or acne. Molecular Medicine Reports, 8, 233-237. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1455
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Zhu, J., Xuan, M., Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Cai, J., Wu, Y., Xiang, X., Shan, G., Cheng, B."The efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne scars or acne". Molecular Medicine Reports 8.1 (2013): 233-237.
Chicago
Zhu, J., Xuan, M., Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Cai, J., Wu, Y., Xiang, X., Shan, G., Cheng, B."The efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with erbium fractional laser therapy for facial acne scars or acne". Molecular Medicine Reports 8, no. 1 (2013): 233-237. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2013.1455