Ablative Fractional Co2 Laser with or without Low Dose Isotretinoin in Treatment of Acne Scars: A Comparative Study

Abstract

cne scarring is one of the most common sequelae of acne vulgaris. The severity of acne scars correlates with acne duration, severity, and delay in treatment of acne as well as positive family history. Patients who have acne scars frequently seek treatment options to improve appearance and quality of life. The best treatment of acne scars is to prevent the occurrence of scars by early treatment of acne. Many treatments procedures are available to improve acne scarring. Acne scars treatment procedures are; chemical peels, dermabrasion, surgical excision, punch grafting, nonablative resurfacing and ablative fractional laser.