Focal High-Concentration Trichloroacetic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Atrophic Facial Chickenpox Scar: An Open-Label Study

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作者
Barikbin, Behrooz [1 ]
Saadat, Nelda [1 ]
Akbari, Zahra [1 ]
Yousefi, Maryam [1 ]
Toossi, Parviz [1 ]
机构
[1] Shahid Beheshti Univ Med Sci, Shohada E Tajrish Hosp, Skin Res Ctr, Tehran 1989934148, Iran
关键词
ACNE SCARS; CHEMICAL RECONSTRUCTION; YAG LASER; SKIN;
D O I
10.1111/j.1524-4725.2012.02541.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Background Despite their prevalence, there is a paucity of information in the medical literature on the treatment of atrophic chickenpox scars. Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using the chemical reconstruction of skin scar technique for the treatment of atrophic facial chickenpox scars. Methods and Materials One hundred patients (mean age 23 years; Fitzpatrick skin types IIIV) were treated with focal chemical peeling with 70% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) for a maximum of six sessions. Improvement rate, frequency of adverse events and patient satisfaction were assessed. Results Five hundred thirty-three peeling sessions in 100 consecutive patients were performed. Final assessment at 12-week follow-up visit after the last treatment revealed improvement in 95% of patients: mild improvement in 12 cases, moderate improvement in 42 cases, and marked improvement in 41 cases. The appearance of scars did not change in five patients. Seventy-nine patients expressed moderate to high satisfaction with the results. Post-treatment side effects were mild and transient, resolving gradually within the study period. Conclusion Focal peeling with high-concentration TCA appears to be a safe and effective alternative in the treatment of atrophic facial chickenpox scars.
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