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Volume 7 Issue 3 (March, 2019)

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Assessment of efficacy of Platelet rich plasma therapy for acne scars
Navtej Singh, P Banga

Background: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological disorders affecting significant number of patients. The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of platelet rich plasma for acne scars. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 112 patients diagnosed with acne vulgaris of both genders. Patients were divided into grade 1, 2 and 3 based on Goodman and Baron scale. In all patients, the region was treated with topical anesthetic 2% lidocaine hydrochloride, followed by gentle cleansing with distilled water. The injection sites were injected with the application of 0.5ml of autologous platelet- -rich plasma on one side of the face and neck. The grade, type and patients satisfaction was evaluated. Results: Age group <20 years had 6 males and 20 females, 20-25 years had 10 males and 36 females, 26-30 years had 4 males and 18 females and >30 years had 8 males and 10 females. Rolling scars were seen in 56, boxcar in 14 and both in 42 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There was marked improvement in 66, moderate in 40, mild in 4 and no improvement in 2 patients. Excellent score was observed in 45, very good in 36, good in 22 and fair in 8. Conclusion: PRP found to be effective in management of Acne vulgaris. There was significant improvement in patient grade and satisfaction level.
Key words: Acne vulgaris, Platelet- -rich plasma, Satisfaction.

Received: 4 January, 2019                                 Revised: 25 February, 2019                     Accepted: 26 February, 2019
Corresponding Author: Dr (Lt Col) P Banga, General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Scope Hospital, Vrindavan sector 10, Lucknow, U.P., India

This article may be cited as: Singh N, Banga P. Assessment of efficacy of Platelet rich plasma therapy for acne scars. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(3): 92-95.

 
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