Title of article
Efficacy of catgut as a modality of treatment in case of acne scars: A pilot study
Author/Authors
Mubashir, Syed University of Kashmir - Department of Dermatology, India , Hassan, Iffat University of Kashmir - Department of Dermatology, India , Sajad, Peerzada University of Kashmir - Govt Medical College Srinagar - Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, India , Abdullah, Zubair University of Kashmir - Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy GMC, India , Sheikh, Gousia University of Kashmir - Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy GMC, India
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17
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19
Abstract
Acne scarring is a very common and a distressing condition presenting to a dermatologist. The treatment of acne scars is a real therapeutic challenge. No single therapy is effective and it often requires multiple modalities. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of plain catgut in the tissue augmentation of acne scars. Acne scars of rolling, depressed and atrophic variants over cheeks were taken for study. Plain surgical catgut 3–0, cut into small pieces measuring 1/ 2–1 cm was used for tissue augmentation. A total of 15 patients were enrolled in the study. Out of 15 patients, 8 patients showed more than 75% improvement, 4 patients showed 50% improvement and 3 patients were lost to follow up.
Keywords
Acne scars , Subcision , Plain catgut , Dermal fillers
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Record number
2588524
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