Status of Complications That Arise After DT and FCLT in the Treatment of Post-Acne Scars in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Background: Acne leads to considerable morbidity this is related to residual scarring and mental disturbances along with bad self-image, depression, and tension, which ends up in a terrible impact on quality of life. Subjects and Methods: This prospective, single center, randomized, comparative study of efficacy of resurfacing with fractional CO2 laser therapy (FCLT) versus dermaroller therapy (DT) in the treatment of post acne scars. Results: The two groups who underwent the dermaroller and fractional CO2 laser resurfacing treatment were analyzed for male-female ratio. It was seen that 44.1% of the patients were male and 55.9% were females for the dermaroller treatment and in the case of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing treatment the number of females who underwent the treatment was 61.8% as compared to males who were 38.2%. Conclusion: The dotted pigmentation of laser and hyperpigmentation post procedure were seen more in case of fractional CO2 laser and the occurence of pain and discomfort during the procedure was experienced more with dermaroller therapy.