A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of PRP Prepared Using Double Spin Technique versus PRP Prepared Using Turn Down – Turn Up (TD-TU) Technique in Combination with Microneedling in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjmr.2024.v08i04.003Abstract
Background: Acne scarring has a huge impact on patient’s life. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been widely used as an adjunct to other procedures like microneedling in the treatment of acne scars. Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of microneedling with PRP prepared using double spin technique and microneedling with PRP prepared using Turn down- Turn up technique in treating atrophic post acne scars. Methods: A total of 20 patients suffering from atrophic acne scars were included in the study and randomly divided into two groups of 10 each. Group A were treated with microneedling and PRP prepared using Double–spin technique and in Group B patients were treated with microneedling and PRP prepared using Turn down-Turn up technique (TD-TU). A total of 2 sittings were done at 4 weeks interval and the final readings were assessed after 8 weeks. The improvement in scars were evaluated using Goodman and Baron’s scale, ECCA scale, Scar quartile gradient and dermatology life quality index scores. Results were analysed using Mann-Whitney test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: Significant improvement in the acne scars was noted in both the groups. Conclusion: Microneedling in combination with PRP prepared using Turn Down- Turn up technique produces appreciable results comparable to PRP prepared using double-spin technique in the management of atrophic acne scars.
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Atrophic Acne Scars, Microneedling, Platelet Rich PlasmaDownloads
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