Monopolar radiofrequency versus pulsed dye laser for treatment of acne scars: a randomized clinical trial

Q3 Health Professions Physiotherapy Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.5114/pq.2021.108666

N. Allam, R. Elshorbagy

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Abstract

Introduction. The main aim of the current study was to compare the effect of monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) and pulsed dye laser (PdL) in reducing acne scars and improving the cosmetic appearance. Methods. overall, 30 patients suffering from mild or severe acne scars evaluated with the échelle d’évaluation clinique des cicatrices d’acné (ECCA) grading scale were randomly distributed into 2 groups. Group A (MRF group) was subjected to 1 session (8 minutes for each cheek) per month of MRF for 4 months. Group B (PdL group) received 1 session (5 minutes for each cheek) per month of PdL for 4 months. Preand post-treatment acne scar severity was assessed by using the ECCA grading scale and the self-assessment of clinical acne-related scars (SCARS) scale. Quality of life and the emotional impact of acne scars were evaluated by the facial acne scar quality of life (FASQoL) scale. Results. Both groups presented a significant decrease in ECCA scale, SCARS scale, and FASQoL scale after the treatment compared with the pre-treatment status (p < 0.001). There was a significant reduction in scores of ECCA scale, SCARS scale, and FASQoL scale in group B compared with group A after the treatment (p < 0.001). Conclusions. PdL is highly more effective than MRF in patients with acne scars.

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单极射频与脉冲染料激光治疗痤疮疤痕:随机临床试验

介绍。本研究的主要目的是比较单极射频(MRF)和脉冲染料激光(PdL)在减少痤疮疤痕和改善美容外观方面的效果。方法。总的来说,30个病人患有轻微或严重的痤疮疤痕评估中阶梯光栅d”倩碧des瘢痕d 'acne (ECCA)评分量表被随机分成两组。A组(MRF组)每月进行1次MRF(每脸颊8分钟)，持续4个月。B组(PdL组)接受PdL治疗，每个月1次(每脸颊5分钟)，连续4个月。采用ECCA评分量表和临床痤疮相关疤痕自评量表评估治疗前后痤疮疤痕严重程度。采用面部痤疮疤痕生活质量(FASQoL)量表评价痤疮疤痕的生活质量和情绪影响。结果。两组治疗后ECCA评分、scar评分、FASQoL评分均较治疗前显著降低(p < 0.001)。B组治疗后ECCA评分、scar评分、FASQoL评分较a组显著降低(p < 0.001)。结论。对于痤疮疤痕患者，PdL比MRF更有效。

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Physiotherapy Quarterly Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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期刊介绍： Physiotherapy Quarterly ISSN 2544-4395 (formerly Fizjoterapia ISSN 1230-8323) is an international scientific peer-reviewed journal, published in both paper and electronic format by the University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland. The original version of the journal is its paper issue. The Editorial Office accepts original papers on various aspects of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for publication. Manuscripts in basic science and clinical physiotherapy science are published at the highest priority. Letters to the Editor, reports from scientific meetings and book reviews are also considered. Physiotherapy Quarterly publishes papers that show depth, rigor, originality and high-quality presentation. The scope of the journal: evidence-based rehabilitation; the mechanisms of function or dysfunction; modern therapy methods; best clinical practice; clinical reasoning and decision-making processes; assessment and clinical management of disorders; exploration of relevant clinical interventions; multi-modal approaches; psychosocial issues; expectations, experiences, and perspectives of physiotherapists. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research articles are welcomed, together with systematic and high-quality narrative reviews.