{"title":"Treatment of refractory acne using selective sebaceous gland electro-thermolysis combined with non-thermal plasma","authors":"Xiaojin Wu, Yali Yang, Yutong Wang, Haoyu Wang, Ying Zheng, Jun Chen, Hui Xu","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2022.2050760","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Acne is one of the most common skin diseases whose disfiguring results may cause psychological problems. Despite of the various choices in the treatment of acne, new therapy with fewer complications and lower relapse rate is still in need. In this study, we aim to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a new therapy using selective sebaceous gland electro-thermolysis and non-thermal plasma (NTP) in refractory acne patients. Treatments were given at a monthly interval for three times. The last visit was set at 3 months after the third treatment. Thirty-six moderate to very severe acne patients were enrolled. All the patients got more than 50% clearance after the third treatment. The excellent response rate was 44% at 1 month after the third treatment and 50% at 3 months after the third treatment. Porphyrin and erythema values were significantly reduced after the third treatment. No irreversible complication was reported. Selective sebaceous gland electro-thermolysis combined with NTP can be a safe and effective new option in the treatment of acne.","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2000,"publicationDate":"2021-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"1","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2022.2050760","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"DERMATOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Acne is one of the most common skin diseases whose disfiguring results may cause psychological problems. Despite of the various choices in the treatment of acne, new therapy with fewer complications and lower relapse rate is still in need. In this study, we aim to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a new therapy using selective sebaceous gland electro-thermolysis and non-thermal plasma (NTP) in refractory acne patients. Treatments were given at a monthly interval for three times. The last visit was set at 3 months after the third treatment. Thirty-six moderate to very severe acne patients were enrolled. All the patients got more than 50% clearance after the third treatment. The excellent response rate was 44% at 1 month after the third treatment and 50% at 3 months after the third treatment. Porphyrin and erythema values were significantly reduced after the third treatment. No irreversible complication was reported. Selective sebaceous gland electro-thermolysis combined with NTP can be a safe and effective new option in the treatment of acne.
期刊介绍:
A unique journal that focuses on the application of cosmetic laser and light therapies on the skin. The Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy provides a forum for stimulating and up-to-date studies demonstrating the wide range of therapeutic options for clinicians and surgeons involved in cosmetic and dermatological treatment.
The journal is aimed at dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, plastic and facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and all those interested in the rapidly expanding field of cosmetic and laser therapy.
Features include:
-Cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, hair removal and skin resurfacing
-Use of lasers and other light sources for cosmetic and dermatological treatment
-Applications of peeling agents, fillers, injectables, implants and other cosmetic modalities
-Topical treatments
-Practical tips and safety issues